Duprass is the first album ever to exclusively feature trombone and flute duos. An unconventional name for an unconventional duo, the album's title is a nod to the fictional religion, Bokononism, from Kurt Vonnegut's novel Cat's Cradle. In Bokononism, a duprass refers to a group of two connected individuals intimately working together towards a great purpose. Committed to creating and performing new works for flute and trombone, Philip and Shelley Martinson have commissioned and premiered numerous pieces for this unique instrumentation, including all four compositions on this album. The Martinsons are both professors at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where Dr. Shelley Martinson is the music department chair. Shelley is also the co-founder/creator of the Flute New Music Consortium, a non-profit commissioning organization that has been operating since 2013. Dr. Philip Martinson is a tenured member of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic (second trombone), and also performs as principal trombone of the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra. This project was made possible by generous funding from the College of Arts and Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
Duprass is the first album ever to exclusively feature trombone and flute duos. An unconventional name for an unconventional duo, the album's title is a nod to the fictional religion, Bokononism, from Kurt Vonnegut's novel Cat's Cradle. In Bokononism, a duprass refers to a group of two connected individuals intimately working together towards a great purpose. Committed to creating and performing new works for flute and trombone, Philip and Shelley Martinson have commissioned and premiered numerous pieces for this unique instrumentation, including all four compositions on this album. The Martinsons are both professors at Southwestern Oklahoma State University, where Dr. Shelley Martinson is the music department chair. Shelley is also the co-founder/creator of the Flute New Music Consortium, a non-profit commissioning organization that has been operating since 2013. Dr. Philip Martinson is a tenured member of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic (second trombone), and also performs as principal trombone of the Lawton Philharmonic Orchestra. This project was made possible by generous funding from the College of Arts and Sciences at Southwestern Oklahoma State University.
WAIL
Nicole Chamberlain (b. 1977)
I. Rusty Gate
II. Noir
III. Bender
CONTRAPUNCTUS (MIRRORS)
Donald L. Appert (b. 1953)
CONTRANYMS
Paul Richards (b. 1969)
I. Buckle
II. Impassionate
III. Fast
IV. Discursive
V. Weather
VI. Custom
VII. Temper
VIII. Show-stopper
IX. Reflexive
FOUR VIGNETTES
James A. Beckel Jr. (b. 1948)
I. Dialogue
II. A Prayer for Peace
III. Too Cool
IV. Pan and Syrinx
