Wail was commissioned by flutist Dr. Shelley Martinson to perform with her
husband trombonist Philip Martinson. The work is separated into three
movements allowing each player to play out and exhibit the possibilities available on
each instrument and displaying similarities between two completely different
instruments. The first is "Rusty Gate" which is slang for someone who can't swing. The
second movement, "Noir", is inspired by the film scores found in the film noir
movement in the 1940's and 50's. Finally, the last movement is "Bender" which is a
play of words of having a wild time and bending of pitches.
Winner of the National Flute Association's 2017 Newly Published Music Competition in the Flute and Other Instruments Category
