Rippling Watercolors

While many often underestimate the extensive colors, harmonies, and emotional ranges available to younger ensembles, this stunning lyrical work sets out to explore these very qualities and more. While playable by middle school bands, this is a fully expressive work that is equally at home with mature ensembles. Gorgeous! With this flexible arrangement, conductors no longer need to choose between function and texture. Ensembles with instrumentation challenges still have numerous options to cover all parts, yet orchestration is elevated significantly to be faithful to the composer's original intent. Musicians have more opportunities to rest, and timbre once again becomes a central element of the work. It's the best of both worlds: flexible and colorful! (4:00)