The Face in the Water (2019)

for brass quintet

I explored the concept of self-reflection and change in this piece, equating the idea of self-reflection to seeing your reflection in water. If the water is stable and calm, the image reflected is clear; but, when the water is disturbed, the ripples alter and distort the image. Whatever disturbs the water is something strong and powerful that causes an upset in your life - that change alters the perception of your reflection. The floating melody first introduced represents the image in the water; the melody passes through the ensemble, being altered and distorted in the process. By the end, the melody returns clearly, but with a new perspective from the change it experienced.

*NotePerformer realization (this is not a live performance)

 

Performances:

  • April 16, 2021 - Earl and Darielle LInehan Concert Hall at University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Catonsville, MD

    • Performers: Bentley Corbett-Wilson and Jack Waters, trumpet; Patrick Crossland, trombone; David Lomotoy, euphonium; Will Roberts, tuba; Kathryn Blake, conductor

  • December 12, 2019 - Earl and Darielle Linehan Concert Hall at University of Maryland, Baltimore County in Catonsville, MD

    • Performers: Bentley Corbett-Wilson and Abel Solomon, trumpets; Chris Greco, trombone; David Lomotoy, euphonium; Tyler Degutis, tuba

  • December 11, 2019 - The Music Box at University of Maryland, Baltimore Count in Catonsville, MD (premiere)

    • Performers: Bentley Corbett-Wilson and Abel Solomon, trumpets; Patrick Crossland, trombone; David Lomotoy, euphonium, Tyler Degutis, tuba