Composer’s Note:

Parallel (1987) was completed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. I was informed that Vincent Perschetti had passed away upon arrival at the University of Alabama in August of that year. Although I never met Mr. Perschetti, I had come to admire his body of composition, especially the “Parable” series. His knowledge of compositional craft is evident through his scholarly writings. It had been my desire to meet him one day. Also, having been a flute player, I wanted to express my love for the closed-ended tube. This composition is truly a parallel recontextualization of my thoughts regarding Perschetti and solo flute literature.