a foundation of sand. (2018)

commissioned and premiered by TURNmusic
length: approx. 9 minutes
difficulty: professional

alto flute
bass clarinet
soprano voice
electric guitar
acoustic bass
cajon
violin
viola
cello

Commissioned by TURNmusic, the goal here was to write a piece that feels under control until the very end, when the realization hits that things are anything but. I was struck by the imagery of building a structure on a foundation of sand… I’m sure there’s something biblical in there.

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