Psychokinetic Suite

The term psychokinesis is a term coined by Henry Holt to refer to the direct influence of mind on a physical system that cannot be entirely accounted for by the mediation of any known physical energy. Because of this definition, a lot of super powers fall under this category.

• Telekinesis; movement of matter (micro and macro; move, lift, agitate, vibrate, spin, bend, break, or impact)
• Speed up or slow down the naturally occurring vibrations of atoms in matter to alter temperature,possibly to the point of ignition if combustible (also known as pyrokinesis and cryokinesis respectively).
• Teleportation (disappearing and reappearing elsewhere).
• Phasing through matter.
• Transmutation of matter.
• Shape-shifting.
• Energy shield (force field).
• Control of magnetism.
• Control of photons (light waves/particles).
• Telepathic projection
  

Taking these individual manifestations, I think it would be neat to represent these abilities through music. Obviously there are a lot here, so it would either need to only be a select few or several short movements. Since each manifestation is unique, each movement would need to be unique, which would allow this piece to encompass all genres in a variety of ways.

Bits and Pieces

This is an idea I had for a composition while brainstorming marching band show ideas. If it were a marching band show the theme would center around everyone having something to offer. I haven't worked out all the kinks yet so bear with me on this.

The premise is a series of small pieces or movements that are all part of a larger piece. This could be achieved several different ways that I have thought of so far. First, each mini piece is written for a solo or small ensemble. Each "bit" stands alone and has a varied tempo and/or style from the other "bits". I think ideally there would be six "bits" and then a culmination of them all together to make seven pieces all together. The final composite would include styles and tempos from all the "bits" and would be easily recognizable as a combination of all that came before. Because of how many "bits" there would be the duration of each would have to be limited, I would guess two minutes to be the upper limit. Each would vary in length in hopes that all six "bits" together would be no more than nine minutes. then the final composite would also be about nine minutes , eliciting a sense of balance. This would work very well in a prism concert setting as the smaller groups could memorize their parts and then perform them from any spot in an auditorium ending with the entire ensemble onstage for the composite.

Another possible approach would be to segment the band into three groups; woodwinds, percussion, and brass. Each group would then have it's own "bit" that would be no more than three minutes, to follow the same time limits as above. Again each "bit" would be unique and stand alone in style and tempo, but would make itself evident in the composite. During each of the "bits" the unique qualities of each family would be showcased.

*more to come as I think of it*