Inspired by a quiet fall afternoon storm when the leaves are changing and the temperature is dropping. Enhanced with rain effects, subtle dissonances appear and then gracefully resolve, creating a tranquil

With inspiration provided by an Emily Dickenson poem and fond memories of thrilling drives through the autumn air, the composer has crafted a refreshing musical excursion. Opening sounds as clear and

This stately piece is written in an easy register with an occasional sudden movement that mimics the motion of falling autumn leaves.  It works nicely as a contrasting slower piece in a recital.

Theresa Martin (b. 1979) is a composer of energetic, melodious, and rhythmically driven music and often draws her inspiration from literature, images, nature, and personal experiences. Autumn Art for