Sonja Larson, Bassoonist and Composer

Tidal Pool

This is a trio for English horn, bass clarinet, and bassoon. It was inspired by my trip to the breathtaking Oregon Coast. There’s so much life in each tidal pool; anemones, mollusks, sea-stars, octopi, and other creatures make their home in this ever-changing environment. The piece begins at low tide, when things are calm, then the tide comes in with a lively middle section. Finally, the tide rolls back out in a return to the calmness of the beginning.

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Bubble Tea

This duet for oboe and bassoon was inspired by the delightful beverage known as “bubble tea.” I have lovely memories sharing the drink with friends, especially oboists. The piece starts with “Boba,” a quicker bouncy section representative of the chewy tapioca pearls. The middle section is called “Milk Cap,” a creamy addition to the top of bubble tea captured by an elegant oboe melody. The piece ends with a recapitulation to the “Boba” theme.

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Tejon Street

This original march for wind quintet was inspired by the main street downtown Colorado Springs, CO, my current hometown. Since Tejon Street hosts the city’s parades and festivities, I wanted to compose a march that could be played by a military band on parade down the street. This short and peppy work follows an abbreviated march form reminiscent of Sousa and Fillmore.

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