A piece inspired by the a-capella sounds of a South African Township Choir.
This work is very much based on the question & answer structure with a solo singer (in this case a flugelhorn) prompting responses from harmonised ranks of the choir (tutti brass).
The title is a deliberate play on words; the modal lines & harmonies being determined in a loosely formulaic manner, similar to the compositional techniques of musical serialism.
J. M.
Jock McKenzie studied trumpet at the Royal Northern College of Music, Manchester where he was a joint recipient of the college’s concerto prize. Since 1987 Jock has based his musical career in Hampshire, working as a freelance trumpeter, conductor, composer, arranger and brass teacher. Currently Jock holds the position of Professional Leader (Brass) for Hampshire Music Service and is the Director of the Hampshire County Youth Band. It is the mix of all of these musical roles that has led to Jock establishing a reputation as a leading creator of brass music resources, particularly in the field of education and brass ensemble music.
