Pulse Break (2012) 
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Recording: Robert Spring, Joshua Gardner, J.B. Smith 
Duration: 10:30
Instrumentation: Two Clarinets and Percussion 
Commissioners:
Robert Spring and Joshua Gardner 
Premiere: Sept. 9, 2012, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, by Robert Spring, Joshua Gardner, and J.B. Smith 
Program Notes: 
The pulse of your life: does it have a regular rhythm, is it constantly shifting, is it full of energy and vitality? What makes your pulse change suddenly? Perhaps a love, friendship, lucky opportunity, ambitious goal, exciting challenge, unexpected surprise? Do you accept the change? Does your pulse continue on as before, or is it changed forever?