Unidentified Funky Object (UFO)

for solo euphonium & electronics

Program Notes

Commissioned by Keaton Coslow from the University of North Texas, Unidentified Funky Object is a musical excursion into the age of space exploration in the mid-twentieth century. This work draws on funk, disco, new-age, and sci-fi music influences, while showcasing the technical and lyrical virtuosity of the euphonium, including several extended techniques (multiphonics, flutter tongue, pitch bends).

Duration: 7’30