After the Winter

FLEX WIND QUARTET

  • After the Winter" is an intimate wind quartet that takes inspiration from the words of Claude McKay's poem. The piece is a love letter that speaks to the uncertainty and unpredictability of life, and the unwavering power of love to anchor us. Through its intricate interplay of melody and harmony, the piece depicts the ebb and flow of life's journey, the push and pull of emotions, and the steady hum of the heart. It is a testament to the beauty of human resilience and the enduring strength of love, reminding us that even when the world around us is shedding its leaves and the future feels uncertain, we will always choose love and return to its warm embrace. As the poem promises, "We'll turn our faces southward, love... And we will build a cottage there... With black-ribbed blue-bells blowing near, And ferns that never fade."

  • Flute (part one) {or} Oboe (part one);

    Oboe (part two) {or} Clarinet in Bb (part two);

    Clarinet in Bb (part three) {or} Tenor Sax (part three) {or} Horn in F (part three);

    Bass Clarinet (part four) {or} Bassoon (part four)

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After the Winter
Clare Howard

Golden Thread

FOR SAXOPHONE QUARTET

  • "Golden Thread" weaves a delicate and intricate musical tapestry, with saxophones intertwining through staggered lines and repeated motifs. The music maintains a sense of unity, as if all the threads are connected by an unseen force. The piece culminates in a striking finale that showcases the shimmering beauty of the woven tapestry.

  • Soprano Saxophone, Alto Saxophone, Tenor Saxophone, Baritone Saxophone

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Golden Thread
Clare Howard