Garden of the Gods

There are many natural wonders in the world. Nature provides an infinite canvas of beauty. One of my favorite natural works of art is called Garden of the Gods, located in Colorado Springs, CO. The scene leaves one awestruck as an array of deep-red, pink and white sandstones, conglomerates and limestone rocks shoot up from the ground in mysterious, sometimes precarious, formations. A recent visit sparked my imagination, as I strolled quietly along the path, peering into many crevices created by the rock sculptures, and gazing at the massive blue sky surrounding the park. It truly is an amazing sight. I wondered about the history, how the sculptures were created and felt grateful man had decided to preserve this site, creating a national park for all to enjoy. This music for band presents the majesty, mystery and wonder of Garden of the Gods. It is staged in Bb major, but takes a turn into Eb minor, to remind us of the vast history and events that might have taken place in this location over the centuries. Instrumentalists will be challenged to play in a new key signature and to calculate exciting rhythms. As with all my works, everyone gets a chance to play a melody at some point!