A Guidebook To The Afterlife
Paul Dickinson
About this work:
A Guidebook to the Afterlife was written in the spring of 2001 for Dr. Lorraine Duso, Instructor of Oboe at the University of Central Arkansas. The text is from a series of Guidebook poems by John Gallaher, formerly of the UCA Writing Department. The stream-of-consciousness character of the text suggested a free, recitative-like accompaniment for the oboe. Rhythmic unisons and pauses highlight recurring poetic ideas.
Year composed: 2001
Duration: 00:05:00
Ensemble type: Voice, Solo or With Chamber or Jazz Ensemble:Solo Voice with One Non-keyboard Instrument
Instrumentation: 1 Oboe, 1 Narrator
Instrumentation notes: Narration may need amplification in a large hall.