Vessels (2022)

flute/bass flute, and six Tibetan singing bowls

Commissioned by Cobus du Toit, flute

A chamber work for flute/bass flute and singing bowls, commissioned and premiered by flutist and educator Cobus du Toit. This work incorporates improvisation and collaboration from the singing bowl players, who (guided by the flutist) play graphic scores (shapes and basic instructions) throughout the piece--no musical training required. The piece ultimately hopes to open up access to 'classical' music performance while also creating a space for listening, reflection, responding, and timbre.

Special thanks to the University of Missouri School of Music for the video and audio footage.

To purchase the PDF scores for the work, click below!