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OPEN CALL FOR ONE BREATH PIECES
Coming Up for Air is a collection of creative responses to physical and instrumental restriction. The project currently explores the creative possibilities that emerge when pieces are limited to a single breath.
Managing asthma and a chronic sinus condition as a flautist made breathing a constant obstacle which forced radical and unconventional means of playing. My sinus condition became severe enough that my playing, as well as my health, were severely negatively affected and I required an operation. With the generous support of Help Musicians UK, this was made possible and the procedure has transformed the quality of my breathing and playing. Through reflection upon the time when I was unable to breathe to my full potential, I created this project, which began with 14 one breath pieces from friends. It quickly became clear that this was a parameter to explore further and it now serves as the starting point for my performance PhD at Huddersfield University.
I have instigated an open call for pieces which are limited to one inhale and one exhale (without circular breathing). Pieces can be written for any member of the flute family (with the broadest possible interpretation, including piccolo, C flute, alto, bass, breath, voice, objects, electronics, etc). I will informally record and offer feedback on all the pieces I receive, and will programme and record as many as possible. To register interest in the project or send a score, please use the contact form below.
Below are videos from the first collection of one breath pieces performed in June 2017 at Islington Mill, Salford.
Managing asthma and a chronic sinus condition as a flautist made breathing a constant obstacle which forced radical and unconventional means of playing. My sinus condition became severe enough that my playing, as well as my health, were severely negatively affected and I required an operation. With the generous support of Help Musicians UK, this was made possible and the procedure has transformed the quality of my breathing and playing. Through reflection upon the time when I was unable to breathe to my full potential, I created this project, which began with 14 one breath pieces from friends. It quickly became clear that this was a parameter to explore further and it now serves as the starting point for my performance PhD at Huddersfield University.
I have instigated an open call for pieces which are limited to one inhale and one exhale (without circular breathing). Pieces can be written for any member of the flute family (with the broadest possible interpretation, including piccolo, C flute, alto, bass, breath, voice, objects, electronics, etc). I will informally record and offer feedback on all the pieces I receive, and will programme and record as many as possible. To register interest in the project or send a score, please use the contact form below.
Below are videos from the first collection of one breath pieces performed in June 2017 at Islington Mill, Salford.
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