The Nature Suite

Wind Quintet

Duration: 11'20"

(2020)

The Nature Suite has three movements, each focusing on a different part of nature.

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The first, "Fields", is joyful and is centered around the imagery of people enjoying a sunny day in a grassy field.

"Birds" is a more serene look into nature. It has a feeling of flight and airy-ness. It begins with bird calls played by the flute and oboe before developing into a soaring melody that floats above the texture.

While "Birds" is a calmer look at nature. "River" is full of energy. Its fast pace depicts a group of people riding down fast moving river rapids. It has a playful and exciting nature, but also moments of stress as their ride down the rapids gets a little rocky.