Call in the New

Call in the New was written for Denise and Jonathan Lewin for their wedding anniversary in September 2006. Denise requested a piece that all the family could play. The piece was completed on the 22nd August 2006.

Call in the New is based on the family name and the names of individual family members converted into music. The musical cipher was used based on the following:

(midi recording)

Motifs were then created using the cipher key.

Lewin

Jonathan

Denise

Greg

The piece open with an E7(#9) chord played to a syncopated rhythm that is morse code for 'Lewins'. After this the first section employs the first three motifs above. The middle section of the piece uses the final motifs and is a dialogue between the piano and trumpet. The final section is the same as the first (creating a ternary form) before a brief coda in which the cello features.

The Piece was carefully scored with the performers in mind and as many members of the family play more than one instrument, there are a number of time when players swap instruments.

The piece is scored for:

Oboe (Hannah)
Trumpet (Greg)
Tuba (Jodie)
Drum Kit (Nathan or Jonathan)
Percussion [Cow Bell, Claves, Maracas, Congas, Cymbal, Tambourine, Glockenspiel] (Nathan or Jonathan and Hannah)
Piano (Denise)
Bass Guitar (Greg)
Cello (Jodie)

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Created using Sibelius.

You can view the score above by downloading the Scorch plugin (see above). If you wish to purchase the score (and parts), please email me for a price list. Upon receipt of the fee, a PDF of the score will be emailed to the purchaser.

Selected Performances:
-(2/9/06) Bourne End, UK. Performed by Denise, Jonathan, Greg, Hannah, Jodie & Nathan Lewin at Denise & Jonathan Lewin's Wedding Anniversary Party.