Where Are We?
For String Quartet
Brandon Johnson /arr. Brandon Johnson
"Where are we?" is the question I asked myself and others when
I pursued music academia. As much as I learned in these institutions, I Read More
"Where are we?" is the question I asked myself and others when
I pursued music academia. As much as I learned in these institutions, I
wondered why there wasn't more tolerance for the study of other genres of
music. I went further and wondered why all music majors didn't have to study
the roots of American music. My idea was "Where are we...America,
right?" This entire string quartet is inspired by Jazz harmony and
fiddle playing. This particular movement is groove based and utilizes
syncopated rhythms.