Bok Box! for Two Alto Saxophones (2011) by Anthony Vine is dedicated to saxophonist Casey Grev and Michael Rene Torres. The material of Bok Box is derived from a series of Messiaen-like transcriptions of domesticated chickens. These transcriptions are presented in their literal forms, as well as many “boks” and “clucks” that are stretched, compressed, reversed, etc. The form of the work attempts to parallel the life of these animals from organic existence to eventual agricultural processing.

Bok Box by Vine (Excerpt)

Narrative is Fugitive by Redman

Ten Moments for Two Alto Saxophones (2012) by Thomas Wells is a study of interval relationships. Each “moment” investigates the possibilities of different intervallic patterns and combinations. The work also features several improvised sections and is dedicated to saxophonists Casey Grev and Michael Rene Torres.

Ten Moments by Wells (Excerpt)

Prō - tē - ən (1) Readily taking on varied shapes, forms, or meanings (2) Exhibiting considerable variety or diversity (3) Concert Saxophone Duet. Formed in 2009 in Columbus, OH, the Protean Duo is dedicated to the performance and promotion of new music for the concert saxophone duet. Protean Duo members Casey Grev (www.soundcloud.com/caseygrev) and Michael Rene Torres (www.soundcloud.com/michael-rene-torres) are both award winning performers. Mr. Grev is currently a University Fellow at Michigan State University and Dr. Torres (www.michaelrenetorres.weebly.com) is Lecturer of Saxophone and Composition at Muskingum University. For more information visit our facebook page: www.facebook.com/proteanduo