Piano Variations Composition Project

Each composer will submit one variation on the theme given below. The instrumentation is solo piano. The theme is a "Promenade" from Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition. Be creative and adventurous! The only requirement here is that your variation is in some way based on the theme. Variations are due March 5th (just before spring break).

Click here to hear the theme. (Right click to download the mp3.)



Listen to the following set of variations on the same theme by composers at Western Michigan University in 2002. The performance is given by pianist/composer John Griffin. Click variations to play.

Promenade Theme
Variation 1 by Scott Blasco
Variation 2 by Cynthia Cook
Variation 3 by Luke Dahn
Variation 4 by Tao-Hsing Wang
Variation 5 by K.C. Tuazon
Variation 6 by Jeff Link
Variation 7 by Jay Siverson
Variation 8 by John Griffin