Remembrance

 

Written in remembrance of what it took for every individual to be where they are today, this contemporary composition will mean different things to different people but brings us all together under the theme of remembrance. This tender contemporary reflection develops nuanced phrasing and listening skills with varied dynamics, phrasing and contrasting levels of harmony, dissonance, peace and tension. Sounding more difficult than it is, use this as a contrast to concert openers and to introduce contemporary literature to your students and audiences.

Written in 2018, Remembrance is a tender, melancholic reflection that silently gives thanks to those who came before us, by whose deeds we have been gifted what we have today, and, in turn, asks us to pave the way for those who succeed us through thoughtful action.