The butterfly is a powerful metaphor of second chances, rebirth, and metamorphosis. The butterfly, seemingly so delicate and fragile, actually migrates thousands of miles, and is thus a symbol of tenacity and resilience. Composer Ruth Brittin brings us a…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Ruth Brittin
Publisher:
Excelcia Music Publishing
Opening with a haunting ostinato passage, Changes in Time builds on the phrase to create an air of intensity and excitement until the very end. While the piece is unique, it does impart a sense of ‘familiarity’ with its underlying mainstream harmonic…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Darren Mitchell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Motives & Other Distractions is a challenging yet playful composition. The opening syncopated motive is used throughout to drive the piece dramatically to several climatic points. There is liberal use of close arco and pizzicato switching in all parts as…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Darren Mitchell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications
Don’t let the rhythmic simplicity of this piece fool you! This lighthearted work uses group dynamics to help tell its story. From multi-measure swells to one beat dynamic ‘rips’ the use of dynamic textures makes Quarter Note Diddy a treat for both the…
Style:
String Orchestra
Composer:
Darren Mitchell
Publisher:
C. Alan Publications