Hidden Constants
Instrumentation: 2 euphoniums, 2 tubas
Duration: 7'
Video from March 4, 2020
Performers: Nic Englin, Nate Jones, Donovan Klutho, Aidan Shorey
Program Notes:
Hidden Constants is a passacaglia, building around a repeated bass line presented in the beginning by the 2nd tuba. As the name implies, this bass line is a constant throughout the piece, though it is hidden and developed using retrograde and rhythmic/tempo alterations. This piece was commissioned by Dr. Jesse Orth and UNITUBA for their performance in the 2019 International Tuba and Euphonium Conference, and is dedicated to my family. Throughout the last four years, it seems nearly everything has changed. Despite the tumultuous emotions I experienced during my college career and the various paths I have explored, my family has been the one constant, always providing me with support and love, even when I forget to look for it.
Completed: February 2019
Performance History:
March 4, 2020
Nic Englin & Aidan Shorey, euphoniums; Nate Jones & Donovan Klutho, tubas
Isaac R. Smith Senior Recital
Davis Recital Hall, University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls, Iowa)
February 18, 2020
Nic Englin & Aidan Shorey, euphoniums; Nate Jones & Donovan Klutho, tubas
Donovan Klutho Junior Recital
Davis Recital Hall, University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls, Iowa)
May 28, 2019
UNITUBA; Jesse Orth, director
International Tuba and Euphonium Conference
Voxman Music Building, University of Iowa (Iowa City, Iowa)
May 8, 2019
Joseph Morris & Samuel Nau, euphoniums; Alan Beving & Adam Denner, tubas
American Composers Concert
Russell Hall, University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls, Iowa)
April 23, 2019
UNITUBA; Jesse Orth, director
Spring UNITUBA Concert
Davis Recital Hall, University of Northern Iowa (Cedar Falls, Iowa)
Recording History
September 21, 2019
Terra Hill & Samuel Nau, euphoniums; Alan Beving & Adam Denner, tubas