One Ann Arbor Morn

One Ann Arbor Morn is a quaintly touching suite of scenes from the composer's childhood, scored for the rich and rare trio combination of C flute, Alto Flute, and Bass (or Contra). "I. Through the Arbor" is a bucolic recollection of trees, parks, and rivers. "II. Morningtide Promise" begins with an Alto solo; it is a sunny weekend when life was simple. "III. Agent McSquirrel and the New Feeder Caper" is not only a scherzo suggested by its playful title, but a steamy flute trio tinged with the film noir jazz suggesting detectives investigating the burglary caper.