I. Lively
II. Graceful and Delicate
III. Punchy

Instrumentation: 2-1-2-1, 1-2-1-0, timp, 2 perc, str Duration: 15 minutes

"The first movement opens with tremolando violins which precede the entry of a short
                      melody in the vibraphone then solo clarinet. The movement continues with rhythmic
                          eighth-note chords traded between woodwind and string families, mingled with a
                    percussive underlay. Later solo oboe and solo flute playa spritely melodic figure over
                     strings in mixed meter. The middle movement begins with quiet strings and timpani in
              gently oscillating series of chords. A long and fluid melodic idea appears in the flute, then
the oboe and horn. Woodwinds take up the chords while first violins carry the solo melody. Horn, Oboe and Flute close by combining their melodies in a trio over the strings. The last
             movement opens with an outburst of four chords in dotted rhythm. Continuing throughout
                     in 2/4 time, with much trading of gestures between various families of the orchestra."
                                                                                                --Program notes of the composer

Publisher: Paulus Publications

Recordings: Promotional recording available

Performances: The Dalton Orchestra, University of South Carolina Symphony Orchestra

Commissioned by The Dalton School of New York City for the 75th Anniversary of the School