Trumpiting

For Brass Quintet: 2 Trumpets in C, French Horn, 2 Trombones

Duration: [9’]

Premiered at Yale School of Music, New Music New Haven Concert Series

Programme Note

Trumpiting is a sardonic and comedic memoir, offering a sonic trajectory through the early part of President Trump’s presidential career.

Drawing on speech sources including the president’s tweets and vocal addresses, it is comprised of seven short movements:

1. You’re Kidding Me, America

2. He Can’t Be Serious…

3. Last Campaign Speech

4. Inauguration

5. Horseface

6. Paris Accord

7. Zero Tolerance Policy