The Consortium of Vermont Composers in undergoing a period of dormancy. At some point, the need for a strong composers organization in Vermont will return, but for now, it has fulfilled its mission to increase the awareness of Vermont composers among Vermont ensembles. Margaret has just released a debut solo CD on the Albany Records label with world premiere recordings of three works by American composers. In addition, Margaret will appear on WCVT -FM on Sunday, February 20 between 11 a.m. and 12 noon. The concert is presented by Friends of Music at Guilford, in collaboration with the Consortium of Vermont Composers, and will be given at 8 pm at the Vermont Jazz Center in the Cotton Mill.
Admission is free, with donations welcome.
Nine Vermont composers will be represented in this program of woodwind music in various combinations. The concert opens with Fuga Shunyata for oboe, clarinet and bassoon, by Springfield, Vermont, composer Larry Grover, and moves on to a trio for the same instruments by Guilford composer Zeke Hecker. The work's three movements are Pastorale, Lament, and a set of Variations in such forms as foxtrot, waltz and tango. Craig Hanson of Burlington is represented by three short pieces. His Prelude and Allegretto is scored for flute, clarinet and bass clarinet, which are joined by the bassoon for Country Dance and March Appassionata.