Peaceful Meadows

The piece is a chorale for the concert band that creates a picture of a grassy field alongside a stream on a sunny day. The opening thematic material in the intro creates a picture of sitting and enjoying the view of nature building into the first theme. The first theme is legato and flowing representing the water in the stream and the wind along the trees. The second complimentary theme is a little back and forth between the brass and the woodwinds building to a small peak and returning to the first theme. Imagine the austere view of something in nature that you have not seen before and the beauty of it! The subito p is the mystery and wonder of how this beautiful landscape came about, bringing us back to the intro. Both melodies are combined letting this climatic section be full and powerful making sure all melodic lines can be heard. As the piece comes to the end, let the change of harmonies move you forward and yet, not rushed. Let the chime notes come through and the flute and oboe Ab anchor the section. A tapered ending would be a good touch