Kaleidoscope

Complete Work Title:

Kaleidoscope

Performance Medium:

guitar ensemble (6+ players)

Duration:

6:00

Date Composed:

March 1982

Dedication:

to Peter Yates and the Cal Poly Guitar Ensemble

Additional Information:

  • This graphic score includes improvisational elements and extended techniques.
  • The work may also be performed with a larger complement of guitarists (preferably in multiples of 6).
  • The sonic and notational materials used in this work were the basis of Peter Yates’ 1994 composition Color Wheel for guitar ensemble.

Score:

Performance/Broadcast History:

DateVenueLocationPerformer(s)
12 April 2019California State Polytechnic University, PomonaPomona, CACal Poly Guitar Ensemble; Peter Yates, director
11 April 2019University of California, Los AngelesLos Angeles, CAUCLA Guitar studio; Peter Yates, director
27 February 2007California State University, Los AngelesLos Angeles, CACSULA Guitar Ensemble; Matthew Elgart, director
27 April 2001Punahou Music SchoolHonolulu, HISacred Heart Academy Guitar Ensemble; Darin Au, director
2 June 1994California State Polytechnic University, PomonaPomona, CACal Poly Guitar Ensemble; Peter Yates, director
17 May 1990California State Polytechnic University, PomonaPomona, CACal Poly Guitar Ensemble; Peter Yates, director
31 May 1984California State Polytechnic University, PomonaPomona, CACal Poly Guitar Ensemble; Peter Yates, director
22 May 1984California State Polytechnic University, PomonaPomona, CACal Poly Guitar Ensemble; Peter Yates, director
3 June 1982California State Polytechnic University, PomonaPomona, CACal Poly Guitar Ensemble; Peter Yates, director