This was an exciting commission opportunity to create a work that not only reflected what all of Portland Youth Philharmonic's young wind musicians were feeling during the pandemic shut down, but what I was going through as well. As a wind player, I was starting to feel restless and anxious about being stuck inside and not getting to perform music with others. Impatient and frustrated from being quarantined for 2 years, this piece captures the angst of wind players during the pandemic. Using odd meters and pointillism, I wanted to express that restlessness in a fun and quirky way that would be enjoyable for both the audience and the players. It also captures the playful spirit of young musicians. It’s a great piece for working on counting, technique and playing together. And, it is entertaining to listen to.
This piece was commissioned by the Portland Youth Philharmonic as part of the Youth Orchestra Commissioning Initiative.
- Orchestration:
- Piccolo, 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 3 Clarinets, Bass Clarinet, 3 Bassoons, Contrabassoon, 4 horns, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones and tuba
- Time: 5’
- Cost: $125 (PDF Download) / $200 (Printed Score & Parts) / $20 (Score only)
Restless Winds - for Orchestral Winds
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