Benjamin Horne
Stutter Step
A sharply profiled solo whose deliberate hesitations and bursts of motion turn rhythmic interruption into character.
| Composer | Benjamin Horne |
|---|---|
| Era | 21st century |
| Type | Original |
| Difficulty | virtuoso |
| Available scorings | Unaccompanied |
| Duration | ~6 minutes |
| Clef | bass |
| Originally for | Euphonium |
| Technical demands | interrupted rhythm, multiple articulation, unaccompanied pacing, character shifts |
| Good for | competition, unaccompanied program, contemporary recital |
| Publisher | Pinnacle Brass |
The stutter must sound intentional. Precise placement and consistent subdivisions let interruptions read as wit and tension rather than uncertainty, even when the surface becomes volatile.
Without accompaniment, the soloist controls every cut and restart. Plan silence as part of the groove, maintain sound quality through abrupt register changes, and keep the full arc moving beneath local disruptions.