Piano Etudes
Jason Freeman
http://www.jasonfreeman.net/pianoetudes/
Inspired by the tradition of open-form musical scores, each of these four piano etudes is composed as a collection of short musical fragments with links to connect them. In performance, the pianist must use those links to jump from fragment to fragment, creating her own unique version of the composition.
The pianist, though, should not have all the fun. Hence this web site, where you can create your own version of each etude, download it as an audio file or a printable score, and share it with others. In concert, pianists may make up their own version of each etude, or they may select a version created by a web visitor.
Jason Freeman’s works break down conventional barriers between composers, performers, and listeners, using cutting-edge technology and unconventional notation to turn audiences and musicians into compositional collaborators. He is currently an assistant professor in the music department at Georgia Tech in Atlanta.