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Regeneration was composed in the Fall of 2005 and premiered on the ECMC end of the semester concert by Baljinder Sekhon. A subsequent performance took place in January of 2006 in Kilbourne
Hall at the Eastman School of Music.
Program Notes: November 2005 In Regeneration
I was interested in composing a piece which unfolds in the same way the sound of the steel drum slowly unfolded, emerged,
and became imbedded in the society of Trinidad and Tobago. I spent five years performing traditional music from the
islands of Trididad and Tobabgo with several steel drum bands, including Island Close By. The music was interesting, but I was really fascinated by the instrument itself and the way in which
it came into existence. After countless hours of hammering and beating a fifty-five gallon oil drum, bright and resonant
tones begin to emerge from the noise. This is not unlike the social harmony that began to emerge in Trinidad after World
War II. Regeneration becomes more resonant and clear as the piece moves forward. All of the rhythms in
this piece are based off of the traditional "strumming patterns" found in the steel band music of Trinidad; Other
than using those traditional rhythms this piece only alludes briefly to the traditional style and character of the music of
Trinidad.
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Baljinder Sekhon, Steel Drum
January 19, 2006
Kilbourne Hall
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| Baljinder Sekhon, II |
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Elements:
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Solo Steel Pan Performer
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Compact Disc Playback
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| Inside Cover of Score |
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| for complete PDF score e-mail: Baljinder@sekhonmusic.com |
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| Score/Part Page 7 |
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| for a complete PDF score E-Mail: Baljinder@sekhonmusic.com |
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