Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Will Davenport and his piece, Reed Quintet I. We discuss his background, compositional process and inspirations, Reed Quintet I, various compositional techniques, and Will’s views on composition and music theory. Feel free to contact Will for any comments, questions or inquiries through any of the linked means below:
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Performance credits for Reed Quintet I:
Soprano Saxophone: Avery Bumgarner
Bb Clarinet: Jennifer Soles
Alto Saxophone: Daniel Bollin
Bass Clarinet: Madeline Julian
Bassoon: Rebekah Yost
Conductor: Daniel Swartz
Note: This piece was originally written with an oboe part, but due to personnel limitations this was substituted with a Soprano Saxophone, which is heard within the episode.
