This piece begins with a melody that imitates the up and down motion of a horse on a carousel, thus the title. It is basically a standard concert march with three main sections and an interlude. Each
This piece was written as a self-reflection of the composer after a trip to the wedding of a family member. The initial music is intended as a reaction to the awe upon viewing the lake where the family
Begun by percussion to establish a solemn feel, the hymn begins as a brass chorale with doubling by the bass clarinet. The woodwinds and xylophone then get a chance to be creative in a variation of the
Very ceremonial feel in the introduction and first theme. The next section allows the low voices to perform the melody. The second theme is rhythmic and allows for an interplay between the winds and the