Steep Steps: For Bass Clarinet

The composition, premiered in 2000 by Virgil Blackwell, uniquely features the clarinet's overblowing at the twelfth, a distinctive interval that influences the work's structure. Created specifically for Blackwell, the piece has a duration of three minutes and was recorded for Bridge Records. The title reflects the clarinet's unique tonal qualities compared to other woodwind instruments, highlighting the composer's innovative approach to chamber music.