Braxton

by Sally Reid, composer, ASCAP


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Braxton was written for David Brock and was first performed at Abilene Christian University in 1974. The work employs percussion instruments of indefinite pitch in various registers, including triangles, suspended cymbals, bongos, timbales, a gong and bass drum. The piano is played inside as well as from the keyboard. The two instruments share equally in the rhythmic oslo material.

Selected Performance History:

• October 4, 1989 - Performance of Braxton by soloists Vera Parkin and Deborah Nelson of Synchronia in St. Louis.
• October 2, 1986 - Performance of Braxton by J. David Brock and Allen Teel during a Recital of Original Works by Sally Reid at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX.
• August 18, 1974 - Premiére performance of Braxton by J. David Brock in recital at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, TX.

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Braxton for piano and percussion