for two trombones and percussion
Note
Unkamplet (Zuger dialect for ‘misshapen’) is dedicated to the victims of the tsunami disaster of 26 December 2004. The composition was based on a seismographic recording of the earthquake. The score consists of five double pages, which are played in order from one to five.
The top line is for trombone one, the middle line for percussion and the bottom line for trombone two.
It is read from left to right.
The x-axis represents time. A double page lasts approx. 2 minutes.
The y-axis represents the relative pitch.
On each new double page, a new range is specified for the two trombones. For the percussion, the numbers 1-17 indicate which percussion objects are to be used.
The percussionist can choose their own objects and decide which number to assign to which object. The objects consist of flotsam such as aluminium cans, chains, wood, plastic canisters, etc. The trombonists also choose their own mutes and assign them the designations m1 - m5. Once assigned, the designation is binding for the duration of a performance. The volume is free. The composition should become more intense towards the end. Indications only apply to the directly designated musical action.
voc = sung
flz = flutter-tongue
m1 – m5 = mute 1, 2, 3…
1–17 (perc) = percussion object 1, 2, 3…
□ = percussion action sign (e.g., strike, strikes, trill, etc.)
o = single short note, articulation free
Cyrill Lim, 2005