Liminality

In anthropology, liminality occurs during a transitional time in a rite of passage, often accompanied by feelings of confusion or ambiguity as the old self is dissolved but before the new self is established. Written to commemorate the retirement of an admired music educator, this namesake piece embodies that emotional disorientation in weaving a lush ballad. No improvised solos are required, and the saxophone section is briefly featured. This will make an excellent interlude in any program.