Chips Off the Ol'Block for Solo Bass Clarinet by Eric P. Mandat. Cirrus Music, 1999, SB, 9 pages (plus notes). The composer wrote, "The premise behind this piece is quite simple: a little motive is introduced and begins to develop, but suddenly the development is either interrupted by or morphs into a new motive. After all of the motives have had their solo moments, they begin to coalesce into one 'super motive,' at first retaining their original rhythmic and dynamic characteristics, but eventually dissolving in to a fiery cauldron of reckless abandon." This is an advanced piece using fractional tones (fingering given), some multiphonics produced by overblowing, and flutter tonguing. A low C bass clarinet is needed. (C1886)