The Urgency of Every Moment (Score)

Justin Morell says: “When you have a child with developmental challenges, you feel a pressure as a parent to take advantage of every second, because you’re told there’s a window in which growth, especially language development, can happen.”

Variation 4 is an agitated, mixed meter movement that begins with trumpet and short rhythmic interjections from the orchestra. The trumpet is very exposed for much of the opening, which gives the performer a chance to shape the melodies with much dynamic range. Interspersed between these broken rhythmic passages are more flowing string textures in a style similar to a hoedown. The trumpet improvisation in this movement is extensive, and somewhat free, with the soloist often playing opposite only the drums. Rhythmic accuracy is essential in order to maintain a high intensity level throughout the full length of the movement.

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