Instrumental Duet Instrumental Duet,Mandolin,Violin - Level 3 - Digital Download SKU: A0.971649 Composed by Jeffrey Hoover. 20th Century,Contemporary. Score and parts. 13 pages. Musicart Publications #4367746. Published by Musicart Publications (A0.971649). Inner Rhythm (six small paintings) for solo mandolin or violin is inspired by a series of six pastel chalk paintings of the same title by the composer. (Duration, 9 min. 45 sec. in performance) With Inner Rhythm, the music parallels the visual gestures and textures seen in the paintings. The pitches of the melodies are related to the visual color of the paintings. In a similar way that the eye tracks or views the paintings, the music of Inner Rhythm is heard in time. The development of the music follows an organic development, the melody moving like the gestures in the paintings. Images of the paintings are available directly from the composer to project during the performance if desired.Jeffrey Hoover's compositions- music ranging from soloist to symphony orchestra -have received recognition through the prestigious Trieste prize, the international Luigi Russolo competition, awards from Mu Phi Epsilon, the Lancaster Fine Arts Festival, grants, publications fellowships and more than 20 commissions. He is a member of the ACME roster of Mu Phi Epsilon, recognized for distinguished achievement as a composer. One unique aspect of Hoover’s work is when he combines composition with his paintings, creating synergetic art that intrigues and captivate audiences and performers alike. His paintings are seen in exhibitions and in concerts where his paintings are projected while musicians perform his music. Hoover’s background as a performer includes both classical and jazz music, as saxophonist and conductor. His book The Arts and Society: Making New Worlds is published by Kendall Hunt Publishing.Hoover was born on September 11, 1959, in Anderson, Indiana. He holds a Ph.D. in Fine Arts (Composition and Interdisciplinary Fine Arts) from Texas Tech University, as well as a Bch.Sc. from Ball State University. His career in higher education has included both faculty and arts administration appointments.
