Anne E. Mckennon Hard Place (Between a Rock...) Is a Chal- Lenging Conversation Between Two Flutes

Hard Place (Between a Rock...) for Two Flutes anne e. Mckennon Hard Place (BeTween a rock...) is a chal- lenging conversation between two flutes. Featuring extended techniques (tongue pizzicato, beatboxing, vocal shushing, and optional whistling), this duet’s dis- Hard Place sonant and sonorous nature offers drama, excitement, and color. (Between a Rock...) for Two Flutes

Anne e. McKennon (b. 1969) is a freelance flutist, teacher, and composer, based in Jacksonville, Florida. She can be found playing anything from orchestral music to rock-n- roll and Irish jigs, tin whistle included. She holds a Bachelor of Music in composition from Jacksonville University and a Bachelor of arts in Business from the University of South Florida. Her teachers include dr. Jian-Jun He (composition), les roettges (flute), and Mary ellen Potter (flute).

Most of Ms. Mckennon’s compositions are focused on chamber music, with a special affinity for duets. “The clarity of two voices can bring both simplicity and intricate complexity. It is a fascinatingly malleable medium.”

Also available by Anne e. McKennon from Falls House Press:

FLeDGLInG for Flute and Piccolo FledGlInG is inspired by a family of carolina wrens who built a nest above the composer’s door. This charming work for flute and piccolo depicts the pure and simple joys of a mother bird teaching her babies to fly and forage with the piccolo and flute chattering and soaring both separately and in tandem. FledGlInG is a delight for musicians and bird-watchers alike, equally suitable for students and professionals. sample ,6%1 )+

FH0513 coverspread.indd 1 6/20/2019 12:29:59 PM Anne E. McKennon Hard Place (Between a Rock...) for Two Flutes sample Performance Notes

WhisTlE (m.11): Player 2 either whistles, blows a Jet Whistle (on the flute), or plays a slide Whistle. Jet Whistle: A loud blast of air produced by sealing the embouchure hole with the lips and blowing a forceful high-pressure airstream through the flute with closed keys. Slide Whistle: slide from the highest available pitch to the lowest with a preceding grace note. The specific pitches are not significant.

TonguE PizzicATo (mm.12-16 and later): This technique, also known as slap Tongue, is a short, percussive pop created by the sudden release of pressure by the tongue while holding your breath.

“shhh…” (m.50): Vocal shushing sound, not blown through the flute.

“ch” (m.74): Vocalized sound with the flute, using the fingering of the indicated pitch. The note will be an undertone to the voice. (beat-box flute)

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