Concerto for Piano and Wind Ensemble, I. Joyful

Performance from March 8th, 2014 with the University of Puget Sound Wind Symphony, Gerard Morris, Conductor with the composer as soloist
Program Notes
My Concerto for Piano, Winds, and Percussion is one of the only works I have written that is not programmatic. It is not about an event or occurrence in my life. If I had to say this work is about anything, I would say it is about enjoying life to its fullest and never taking a moment for granted. The first movement, marked "Joyful," is a reflection on the joys and humor in life. The second movement is quiet and introspective and stands alone without excess. It is a moment of meditation that at least attempts to speak for itself. The following cadenza slowly storms in and is essentially the sum of the first two movements thematically. Finally, the fourth movement continues the conflict of the cadenza, gradually bringing the work back into a state of resolution.