Dance Celebrations

Description

Dance Celebrations is a sonic portrait of visual motions and internal moods the composer experienced during a sojourn through the Baltimore, Maryland area. The outer sections of the piece reflect the festive, exciting and exuberant atmosphere displayed by the people in and around the Baltimore area. Measures 100 through 135 comprise the middle section with its mysterious, ethereal and suspenseful array of instrumental colors, harmony and melodic gesture. This section characterizes the quietness of the nocturnal hours, a time of introspection and rest. A four note motif is introduced in the opening two measures. This motif is expanded, fragmented and otherwise developed into the material for the entire work.

Published by: Counterpoint Music Publishers