Across the Plains

Description

Violin 1, Violin 2, Violin 3, Viola, Cello, Double Bass — Across the Plains seeks to capture the drama and beauty of the journey west that so many American pioneers made. I was inspired by the magnificent natural beauty of this country, from the peaks of the Colorado Rockies to the rolling hills of the Appalachian valleys. I imagined what it must have felt like for pioneers crossing the country, the excitement and spirit of adventure but also the hardships and difficult journey. Feel the wind sweeping across the land beneath a wide open sky. This uplifting theme in G major captures the spirit of adventure as players journey through a melodic and harmonic landscape. Light staccato accompaniments dot the fields like wildflowers as the syncopated melody rises from distant majestic mountains, leading to an exhilarating key change to D major. Take wing and soar with this joyful concert selection.