A Garden Dance

This enchanting piece for Woodwind Quintet, is written in 7/8 , mostly in a 3+2+2 pattern, however in mm. 36-42, the accents change the feel a bit to a 2+2+3 pattern. In mm. 49-52 a new theme is stated which develops into an imitation section (mm.53-63) between the instruments of the quintet. We modulate from F minor to G minor in m.74 bringing back some variations on the theme before returning back to F minor in m.101. As the piece winds down, the dynamics get softer, mirroring the gradual winding down of the garden's bustling activity. In the final moments, there's a last surge of excitementa crescendo of sound and colorbefore the Garden Dance reaches its graceful conclusion, leaving a lingering sense of wonder and tranquility.