Shallow
duration: 6:00
instrumentation: alto saxophone, tenor saxophone
premiere: April 18, 2008 // NASA Biennial Conference // Charleston, SC
premiere: Jessica Simms & Carl Wiggins
publisher: A-Town Publications (ASCAP) © 2008
Shallow was commissioned by Jessica Simms and Carl Wiggins for the 2008 NASA Biennial Conference at the University of South Carolina.
Featured performance: Kristen McKeon (asax) + Erin Rogers (tsax), Jan Hus Presbyterian Church (NYC)
Program note:
The inspiration for Shallow is drawn directly from the administration of George W. Bush, who exacted unnecessary military actions amidst false pretext, resulting in an unconscionable loss of human life. —Erin Rogers (2008)