Blue Eyes
2025 | 6:00
Level: Grade 4
Scoring: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, 3 Bb Clarinets, Bb Bass Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpets, 4 Horns in F, 3 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Double Bass, Timpani, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Marimba, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Mark Tree, Chimes, Bass Drum, Tam-Tam, Drum-Kit
Program Note: "Blue Eyes" is a musical reflection on my childhood memories with my father. The piece captures the essence of those moments through a mix of musical textures and styles, each representing different facets of our shared experiences.
The opening soundscape sets a contemplative tone, enriched by warm brass lines that evoke a sense of nostalgia. A slower, lyrical fanfare follows, offering a melodic exploration of quiet, meaningful moments. The final section introduces a blend of styles, representing the dynamic and varied nature of life’s memories, before returning to the initial soundscape to bring the journey full circle.
This piece is both a tribute and a narrative, using music to celebrate the connection between past and present.
2025 | 6:00
Level: Grade 4
Scoring: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, 3 Bb Clarinets, Bb Bass Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpets, 4 Horns in F, 3 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Double Bass, Timpani, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Marimba, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Mark Tree, Chimes, Bass Drum, Tam-Tam, Drum-Kit
Program Note: "Blue Eyes" is a musical reflection on my childhood memories with my father. The piece captures the essence of those moments through a mix of musical textures and styles, each representing different facets of our shared experiences.
The opening soundscape sets a contemplative tone, enriched by warm brass lines that evoke a sense of nostalgia. A slower, lyrical fanfare follows, offering a melodic exploration of quiet, meaningful moments. The final section introduces a blend of styles, representing the dynamic and varied nature of life’s memories, before returning to the initial soundscape to bring the journey full circle.
This piece is both a tribute and a narrative, using music to celebrate the connection between past and present.
2025 | 6:00
Level: Grade 4
Scoring: 2 Flutes, 2 Oboes, 2 Bassoons, 3 Bb Clarinets, Bb Bass Clarinet, 2 Alto Saxophones, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone, 3 Bb Trumpets, 4 Horns in F, 3 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba, Double Bass, Timpani, Glockenspiel, Vibraphone, Marimba, Triangle, Suspended Cymbal, Crash Cymbal, Mark Tree, Chimes, Bass Drum, Tam-Tam, Drum-Kit
Program Note: "Blue Eyes" is a musical reflection on my childhood memories with my father. The piece captures the essence of those moments through a mix of musical textures and styles, each representing different facets of our shared experiences.
The opening soundscape sets a contemplative tone, enriched by warm brass lines that evoke a sense of nostalgia. A slower, lyrical fanfare follows, offering a melodic exploration of quiet, meaningful moments. The final section introduces a blend of styles, representing the dynamic and varied nature of life’s memories, before returning to the initial soundscape to bring the journey full circle.
This piece is both a tribute and a narrative, using music to celebrate the connection between past and present.
