88 Exploding Ninjas
Composer:
Jennifer Jolley
Scoring:
cello and piano
Duration:
ca. 3:00
Materials:
score (8.5 x 11) and part (8.5 x 11)
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Program Note:
In February 2009 I was asked by Mike Nowicki to write a cello and piano piece for his son, who was going to have the honor of turning thirteen come November. While brainstorming certain titles a thirteen-year-old boy would like, I initially came up with nothing, but obtaining some suggestions (like “Laser Velociraptors and the Exploding Ninjas of DOOM”), I whittled it down to 88 Exploding Ninjas. What’s the 88 for? This does not represent the 88 keys on the piano. I used an octatonic scale, but more importantly, this title is in reference to The Crazy 88, the group of assassins who were employed to help O-Ren take control of the Tokyo underworld.
— Jennifer Jolley
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Reproduction Notice:
This program note may be freely reproduced in concert programs, provided that proper credit is given to the composer.