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2026 NFA Newly Published Music Honorable Mention, Flute Duets and Trios Category
The Perimeter is dedicated to Perimeter Flutes on their 20th Anniversary. Premiered at the 2025 National Flute Association Convention in Atlanta, Georgia.
The Perimeter is a heartfelt tribute to the ensemble Perimeter Flutes, of which composer Nicole Chamberlain was a longtime member. The group is a close-knit circle of flutists who share not only a passion for music but also a deep camaraderie. The ensemble’s name is a nod to Interstate 285—known locally as "The Perimeter"—which encircles the city of Atlanta, Georgia.The work is structured in three movements, each capturing a different facet of life in and around the city:
ITP (Inside the Perimeter): This vibrant opening movement captures the fast-paced, dynamic energy of life within the bounds of I-285, reflecting the creativity and motion of Atlanta’s urban core.
Loop: Performed entirely on the headjoints of the flutes, this movement evokes the surreal, suspended state of being stuck in the perpetual traffic of the I-285 loop. It’s a sonic depiction of limbo—meditative and slightly maddening.
OTP (Outside the Perimeter): The final movement transitions outward, journeying from city to suburbs and beyond. It reflects both physical and emotional expansion, moving toward broader horizons with a sense of release and reflection.
Together, the movements of The Perimeter paint a musical map of place, connection, and memory—both a portrait of Atlanta and a celebration of the ensemble that inspired it.
Instrumentation:
Flute I - C flute and piccolo
Flute II - C flute
Flute III - alto flute
