When the Morning Shines Through Trees (2024)

Instrumentation: Brass Quintet

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Duration: 8 minutes

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Program Note: 

When the Morning Shines Through Trees is a composition inspired by the serene beauty and peaceful atmosphere of nature at daybreak. As the first light of dawn filters through the foliage, birds chirp delicate melodies. The entire composition is constructed around this picturesque image. As the music unfolds, it builds in intensity, mirroring the gradual brightening of the morning sky and the increasing activity within the forest. When the Morning Shines Through Trees invites you on a musical journey where your imagination connects with the profound beauty of nature and finds your own version of peaceful scenery.

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Premiere: Volker Brass Quintet | April 8 2024 | UMKC White Hall, Kansas City, MO |