THE DABBLING DUCK was commissioned by Roger Wiesmeyer, English hornist with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. It was written in April of 2020 during the coronavirus pandemic. A rhapsody or whimsical piece
This masterful chamber work is fanciful, tuneful, lyrical, and lively; it is meant to be fun to play and fun to listen to. The first two movements are of medium difficulty, while the last movement is quite