Calypsus Brass is leading a consortium with composer, Gala Flagello for a new piece, Monochrome Metronome, a 5-7 minute work for brass quintet.
Monochrome Metronome celebrates the vivid color and shifting texture unique to brass quintet. The piece sonically depicts subtle variations of shades within a single color (tempo), highlighting each member of the quintet as they journey through a prism of different energetic landscapes. Through intricate interplay, Monochrome Metronome invites listeners to experience the rich, tender, daring, and vibrant tints and tones that brass has to offer.
Instrumentation: Brass quintet
Duration: 5-7 minutes
Delivery: June 1, 2025
Exclusivity: Consortium members will receive exclusivity until June 1, 2026
Consortium Participation: $300 buy-in, paid to Calypsus Brass via DonorBox by November 1, 2024