SCOTT CARRELL, pianist
CROSSINGS for Solo Piano (2001)
This work was inspired by a painting of an Arkansas artist. The scene is a small, Mississippi-delta town in summertime; two African-Americans approach the intersection of two railroads on the main street. It seems to represent the choices that we all must make, whether to remain comfortably where we are or to leave for the unknown and the uncertain. The music is based in a modern sense of tonality with influences of dissonant twentieth-century music and jazz.
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Premiere: | April 2, 2001 Phillips Community College of the University of Arkansas Helena, Arkansas Scott Carrell, piano |
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Guongdong University of Foreign Studies, Guangzhou, China Johannes Gutenberg University, Mainz, Germany Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas Ouachita Baptist University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas University of the Ozarks, Clarksville, Arkansas Williams Baptist College, Walnut Ridge, Arkansas Blue Mountain College, Blue Mountain, Mississippi Desoto County Arts Council, Hernando, Mississippi Rust College, Holly Springs, Mississippi University of Mississippi "Ole Miss," Oxford, Mississippi |
Oklahoma Christian University, Edmond, Oklahoma Northeastern State University, Tahlequah, Oklahoma David Lipscomb University, Nashville, Tennessee Carson-Newman University, Jefferson City, Tennessee Del Mar College, Corpus Christi, Texas Hill College, Burleson, Texas Southwestern University, Georgetown, Texas Texarkana College, Texarkana, Texas University of North Texas, Denton, Texas |
SKIPPIN' CRAZY for Solo Piano (2007)
This ragtime work was originally written when I was a young composer in high school. When preparing for a ragtime/jazz program and recording in 2007, I made slight but necessary revisions in order to include this in the performance. It most closely resembles the "novelty" ragtime style of Zez Confrey and other composers.
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Premiere: | September 6, 2007 Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas Scott Carrell, piano |
SUITE for Brass Quintet (2011)
This lively and entertaining work is based in a modern sense of tonality with influences of dissonant twentieth-century music and film music. A melodic and energetic Prelude opens the set. The Waltz features the tuba and contains moments of both great intensity and gentle beauty. A quartal melody begins the Fugue and continues through different contexts and instruments. The Finale, with its nod to film scores, brings the entire work to a rousing conclusion.
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Premiere: | September 8, 2011 Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas Searcy Brass Quintet |
FANTASY for Woodwind Quintet (2011)
Cast in a classic ternary form, this lyrical work begins with an opening ostinato accompaniment, which sets a somber mood and is shared between instruments. The melody is reminiscent of those from the Romantic era, particularly the melodies of Brahms and Fauré. The middle section presents a contrasting melody in the flute, joined then by the others, building to a great climax. The opening section returns with minor changes. After a brief recollection of the middle section, the piece ends quietly.
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DANCE for Oboe and Piano (2012)
The melody of this work began as a sight-singing exercise for my theory class! I quickly realized that the mixed meters and jazzy elements had potential for further development, and the oboe seemed the best instrument for it. Lyrical melodies, playful motives, and lively rhythmic interactions are featured in this exciting piece.
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Premiere: | February 7, 2012 Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas Gerry Gibson, oboe and Scott Carrell, piano |
CONVERSATIONS for Two Oboes and English Horn (2015)
This work explores the very unusual combination of two oboes and English horn and the peculiarities of the sounds in different ranges. Modern tonality with mixed meters, melodic interchange, and modified scales gives this piece an exciting and fun quality.
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Premiere: | January 25, 2015 First United Methodist Church, Conway, Arkansas DDG Trio (Leanna Booze, Lorraine Duso Kitts, Beth Wheeler) |
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Harding University, Searcy, Arkansas |
For more information, please send an e-mail to scarrell@harding.edu