The Water Garden
| Wind Quintet | 2025 | 9:00 |
Program Note
A place of tranquility and peace, a place where people can seek relaxation and clarity. An ecosystem full of life, The Water Garden features all kinds of plants and animas thriving in an incredibly diverse ecosystem that calms the minds of anyone who takes the time to explore what the sanctuary has to offer. Amidst all of the chaos in the world, I wanted to write something happy and optimistic. These are the same feelings that anyone could walk away with after visiting any water garden.
I. Water Lillies
The introduction to The Water Garden. Bouncy melodies that leap around from voice to voice. The same way that Water Lillies serve as a platform for critters to leap across the pond.
II. Waterfalls
Waterfalls often create a peaceful atmosphere in The Water Garden. The sound of the water streaming has a calming effect centering the mind. Cascading musical lines work to have the same effect flowing down the instruments.
III. Pebbles
The foundation of The Water Garden is found in the Pebbles. These rocks create a rigid structure for plants, shelter for small animals and an aesthetic touch to the garden.
IV. Koi
Koi are possibly the most vibrant feature of The Water Garden, colorful creatures that are a symbol of strength and ambition, this comes from their ability to swim upstream. This can be heard in the shimmering musical gestures going against the soft and smooth harmonic phrases.
V. Newts
Follow the journey of one of the most interesting amphibians in the ecosystem. Light dainty interlocking phrases that take you on the journey of the Newts as they live their day to day life in the Water Garden.