Composer Quest Olympics 4: Hurdles

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1.	Bob Lazo - Hurdles 01:07	download
2.	Boffo Yux Dudes - JJP 01:15	download
3.	Brandon Martin - Torch Song 03:59	download
4.	Bryan Schumann - Hurdles 00:53	download
5.	Dan Wheeler - Jumped 01:25	download
6.	Darin Lewis - Hurdles 01:13	download
7.	James Mosher - Olympic Hurdles - Clement's Gold 01:52	download
8.	Leona Ryder - JumpAndJump 00:54	download
9.	Mary Beth Huttlin - Hurdles 01:15	download
10.	Michael Chadwick - Sybillance 01:48	download
11.	Michael Mitsch - Hungarian Hurdles 00:58	download
12.	Mick Bordet - Catch my Panda on the Way Out 01:11	download
13.	Mike Manor - Hurdles 00:57	download
14.	Nick T. Devlin - Olympic Hurdles 01:11	download
15.	Peter Van Siclen - Hurdles 01:29	download
16.	Samantha Hogan - Gently Obstructed Lullaby (Olympic Hurdles) 01:24	download
17.	Tim Brandl - Hurdle Gurdle 01:01	download
18.	Willemien Rust - Hurdles 00:36	download

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Composers from around the world participated in a series of 6 challenges based on Olympic events.

Hurdles:
"Charlie will provide a lead sheet for you to compose over. Each measure will have one chord (the hurdle), and you decide how to compose around it, in any style. Provide a recording to share with the group."

The chords:

Bb
F
Gmin
Eb
Bb
F
Gb
Db
C
Fmin
F
Bbmin
Bbmin/Ab
Gb
Db
Gb
Db
C
F
Bb
F
Gmin
Eb
Bb
F
Gb
Ab
Bb

More Details:

My original idea was that you'd use one chord per measure, but I think I'll leave it up to you where these chord changes happen, as long as you have them in the order above.

You can use any inversions or extensions you want to make the chords more complex (like 7ths, 9ths, etc.), or you can keep them as these plain vanilla chords.

You can get creative with how the chords are played (ex: arpeggios, long held notes, etc.).

Include at least one layer other than just the chords (melody, rhythm, etc.)

Use any number or kind of instruments you want.

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released November 17, 2016

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