Adventure Sketch

Musical sketches are informal documents that a composer writes out, think of an artist and a sketchbook. These sketches can range greatly in detail from small musical motifs (themes) to larger works. Adventure Sketch is a three movement work with motifs that were inspired by music from different parts of the world. Mvmt. 1 Embark (Measures 1-38) is inspired by early British Wind Band music where a simple motif (typically a folk song) is played and is then carried to other musical instruments, and may include some variations. You will hear the motif in the flutes at the beginning and it will carry through to different instruments throughout. Mvmt. 2 To a Far Off Land (Measures 39-70) is inspired by music from the middle east with the note selection akin to that style of music. The wood blocks allude to our adventurer traveling on horseback. Mvmt. 3 The Return (Measures 70-end) ends the work with energy and excitement. A return home from a long journey. I hope you all enjoy Adventure Sketch! Sincerely, Spencer Walton S.D.G.