Tongue and Groove, by Robert Paterson
Performed by Micheal Barnes and Liz Cullen

ABOUT THE PIECE:
The title, Tongue and Groove, is borrowed from carpentry, and is a method of fitting similar objects together edge to edge. It also refers to the rhythmic interaction between the instruments and to how the different lines precisely follow each other.

The marimba part in the original version of this work uses six mallets. In order to allow percussionists who are unfamiliar with six mallet technique to play this piece, I created this four mallet version. The only difference between the two is that I removed a few notes here and there, but the essential feel is the same.

Tongue and Groove is also available in a four mallet version, and both versions were commissioned by CASE Arts Group Inc. and a consortium of performers.

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MALLETS:

#vfM113 - Robert van Sice Signature
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#vfM115
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ABOUT THE COMPOSER:

ROBERT PATERSON
Hailed as a 'modern day master' and often the 'highlight of the program' (The New York Times), Robert Paterson's music is known for its elegance, wit, structural integrity, and a wonderful sense of color. Paterson was awarded 'Composer of The Year' from the Classical Recording Foundation, at Carnegie's Weill Hall in 2011. His music has been on the Grammy® ballot yearly, and his music was named ‘Best of 2012' on NPR. Recent premieres include his opera, The Whole Truth, Shine for the American Brass Quintet, Moon Music for the Claremont Trio, and Graffiti Canons for the Volti choir of San Francisco. His works have been performed by the Louisville Orchestra, Minnesota Orchestra, Austin Symphony, Vermont Symphony, among others. Paterson’s choral album was released in 2015 with Musica Sacra and maestro Kent Tritle, with a world premiere of Lux Aeterna at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine. Paterson gives master classes at universities, including the Curtis Institute of Music, Aspen Music Festival, New York University, and the Cleveland Institute of Music. Paterson is the Artistic Director of the American Modern Ensemble and resides in NYC with his wife Victoria, and their son Dylan.

For more information, visit robertpaterson.com

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ABOUT THE PERFORMERS:

MICHEAL BARNES
Micheal Barnes has performed with groups such as the National Youth Orchestra of the United States of America in their Inaugural Season, the Ft. Smith Symphony, and the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas, with his performances taking him to Russia, the United Kingdom, Japan, and across the United States. He has placed as a finalist or winner in competitions such as the Naftzger Young Artist Competition, the Coeur d’Alene Symphony National Young Artist Competition, the Great Plains International Marimba Competition, and the Hellam Young Artist Competition. In addition, Micheal won the 2015 Oklahoma Day of Percussion Collegiate Solo Snare Drum Competition and was also runner-up in the U.S. Army National Collegiate Solo Competition.

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LIZ CULLEN
Liz Cullen is a second year student and graduate assistant at the University of Oklahoma, working towards a Doctor of Musical Arts in saxophone performance and a Master of Music in musicology. She previously served as Graduate Assistant and Graduate Fellow at Central Michigan University, where she earned her Master of Music in saxophone performance in 2014. She graduated from Grand Valley State University cum laude in 2012, with a bachelor degree in music education and a minor in philosophy. Liz was the winner of the 2013 Central Michigan University Concerto Competition with The Upward Stream by Russell Peck, and the 2012 Grand Valley State Concerto Competition with the Tomasi Concerto. She has also won the White Lake Solo Competition (2013) and the Arther C. Hills Scholarship Competition (2010). Liz has studied with Professor Laurie Sears, Dr. Jonathan Nichol, and Professor John Nichol.

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