Philip D. Tappan
Music
Projects
What I'm currently working on and what I'm thinking about
MoDul(s)
Sketching the first of many MoDul(s), groove based-orchestral compositions. I'll be writing a number of MoDul(s) that can be performed as stand alones, or arranged in multi-movement works by the performing organization.
I've been inspired how the composer and pianist, Nik Bärtsch, writes and organizes his music. I've also been inspired by and have been studying recent works by Michael Torke.
Solo Voice and Instrument
I have a new crop of poems that are ripe to be set. Something in the vein of my 'Two Poems for Male Voice and Bassoon.' Contact me if you'd like to collaborate.
Think alla Maxwell Davies' 'Mad King,' Ligeti's 'Le Grande Macabre,' and Berio's 'Folk Songs.'
Illegitimate Dance
I wrote a work for clarinet and piano during my undergrad called, embarrassingly, 'The Illegitimate Dance.' It's also been arranged and performed on alto saxophone.
I think the work could use an update and major revision. Potentially serve as fodder for a concerto.
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Send me a note if you're interested.