Restless Shadows
String Orchestra with Keyboards
ca. 2'
Grade 3
Glissandi, keyboards, and other contemporary effects create an exciting modern sound world without requiring advanced technical skills.
AT A GLANCE
Style
Driving • Rhythmic • Tense
Selected Performances & Recognition
The 75th and 76th Midwest Clinic
Budapest Scoring Orchestra
Maryland Classic Youth Orchestras at Strathmore Music Center
What Makes It Unique
Contemporary textures, glissandi, and keyboard colors create an exciting modern sound world while remaining approachable for developing ensembles.
Musical Influences
Béla Bartók
Danny Elfman
Antonio Vivaldi
Contemporary String Orchestra
Why I Wrote This Piece
Written to give developing string orchestras access to contemporary sounds and techniques without the technical barriers often associated with modern repertoire.
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PROGRAM NOTE
Restless Shadows is a gripping short work for string orchestra. Through driving rhythms and simple motivic ideas, the music weaves a narrative of inner conflict and unfiltered emotion. Each note propels listeners through a work of raw intensity, as fury simmers beneath the surface and often erupts, resulting in a powerful musical experience.
Original Cover Photo by
Jordon Conner
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