Spinning Zone

(2002 - remix 2016)

for percussion trio and computer-realized sound

Spinning Zone was originally written for and premiered by the University of Washington Percussion Ensemble, under the direction of Thomas Collier. The original electronic layer was quadrophonic. In 2016 it was remixed in full surround (Ambisonics), and that "upgraded" version was performed on October 2, 2016 at the "Digital Immersion" concert at Montana State University in Bozeman, with percussionists Stephen Versaevel, Jeffrey Vick, and Andrew Miller.

The electronic layer is comprised of continuous sound with unstable pitch and subtle changes of timbre. The role of the percussion part is either to interrupt the continuity of electronic sound or to counterpoint some distinguished events. The form of the piece consists of two symmetrical intersections, evolving towards two climax points and an epilogue.

PREMIERE

October 30, 2002

Meany Hall for the Performing Arts

University of Washington Campus in Seattle

University of Washington Percussion Ensemble

Thomas Collier - conductor

Andy Kalinski, Katie Hurst, Conney Lin - percussion

Live recording - 2002 version (mp3)...

With special thanks to:

Digital Arts and Experimental Media (DXARTS), University of Washington

Performances and Events

October 2, 2016	"Digital Immersion", MSU Multimedia Series, Montana State University, Reynolds Recital Hall, Bozeman MT Stephen Versaevel, Jeffrey Vick, Andrew Miller - percussion
September 22, 2005	Klangspuren Festival, Schwaz, Tirol, Austria The Next Step Ensemble, percussion
September 22, 2003	46th International Festival of Contemporary Music WARSAW AUTUMN Teatr Rozmaitosci, Warsaw, Poland Orkiestra Muzyki Nowej, dir. Szymon Bywalec
December 9, 2002	Contempo Tempo!, Meany Studio Theatre, University of Washington, Seattle, USA University of Washington Percussion Ensemble: Andy Kalinski, Katie Hurst, Conney Lin - percussion, Thomas Collier - conductor
October 30, 2002	Meany Hall for the Performing Arts, University of Washington, Seattle, USA University of Washington Percussion Ensemble: Andy Kalinski, Katie Hurst, Conney Lin - percussion, Thomas Collier - conductor