Marmoris

Instrumentation

Alto flute

Duration

4:00

Tempo

Molto rubato ♩ = 72

Delivery Method

Digital Download

Accolades

Finalist, Flute New Music Consortium Composition Competition - Solo Flute Category (2026)

Notes on the piece

Marmoris is a tone poem for solo alto flute. Through dark low register melodies, and extended techniques mimicking the sound of rushing waves, the piece describes its Latin title. Marmoris means ‘marbled’ but is often used metaphorically, for example ‘marbled waves’. With subtle color changes and lyrical melodies, this solo tells a tale of the mysteries of the ocean, and the vast unknowns beneath the waves.

Accolades

Finalist, Flute New Music Consortium Composition Competition - Solo Flute Category (2026)

Performed by Jaron Deming (2021)

“This [Marmoris] is just gorgeous and I was disappointed when it ended (which is not a complaint that it should be longer—you nailed it). I wish I had something critical to say so that I could be helpful. I enjoy both listening to, and playing, this piece very much. Bravo. And please thank your performer for this beautiful recording!!”

Blind Judge for Flute New Music Consortium’s Solo Flute Composition Competition 2026

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