Jennifer Oliverio

Obsidian Glimmers

$25.00

Duration: 6'

Instrumentation: Trumpet and piano
Performance Materials: Score and Parts
Delivery Method: Print

Obsidian Glimmers, Jennifer Oliverio (2026) 6'
for trumpet (C or Bb) and piano 

Obsidian Glimmers was commissioned by Dr. Julia Bell, Assistant Professor of Trumpet at Texas Tech University (who kindly funded this project). Her request was a piece that would be appropriately challenging for undergraduate level students during juries and early college performances, but also fun! I centered the piece around concepts of mixed meter rhythms, tuning octaves, and steady double tonguing.

As a concept, Obsidian Glimmers jumps to the heart of the juxtaposition between light and dark. The gemstone Obsidian is a black stone that refracts in the light, creating a glimmering effect. I wanted this piece to celebrate that light in the face of darkness.

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JAT-157-025-SP
Instrumentation: Trumpet and piano
Performance Materials: Score and Parts
Delivery Method: Print

About the Work

Duration: 6'

Instrumentation: Trumpet and Piano

Obsidian Glimmers was commissioned by Dr. Julia Bell, Assistant Professor of Trumpet at Texas Tech University (who kindly funded this project). Her request was a piece that would be appropriately challenging for undergraduate level students during juries and early college performances, but also fun! I centered the piece around concepts of mixed meter rhythms, tuning octaves, and steady double tonguing. As a concept, Obsidian Glimmers jumps to the heart of the juxtaposition between light and dark. The gemstone Obsidian is a black stone that refracts in the light, creating a glimmering effect. I wanted this piece to celebrate that light in the face of darkness.

Pages: 18