8 minutes. Intermediate to upper intermediate difficulty (due to rhythms and changing meters) Alymar Publications, $35
This work was commissioned by the Frederick Youth Orchestra.
It was the winner in the 2013 Orchestra music competition held by the Baltimore Philharmonia Orchestra.
Powerful work in sonata form. A strong opening melody in strings is followed by a lyrical melody played by the oboe. This is followed by important melodic transitional material. The development section features a new melody which stems from the second theme. The work is concluded by a lengthy and powerful coda.