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 first term as president.

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