Land of the Cyclops Set Type:Full Set

Land of the Cyclops Set Type:Full SetLand of the Cyclops is inspired by Homer's The Odyssey and the timeless "hero's journey," Land of the Cyclops takes young musicians and audiences alike on an epic adventure. Listeners will imagine stormy seas, treacherous caves, and the one eyed giant who challenges Odysseus and his crew. This piece was written especially for my own students and is designed to give every section of the orchestra a moment in the spotlight. Along the way, players will

and "Jingle Bells"

This is a rare piece in the string orchestra repertoire that combines a beautifully simple melody with extremely fine compositional craft

winter day

Beginning in the key of A minor

pay close attention to dynamic markings

and try to follow where they lead

but after five months

the composer has crafted a compelling work that steadily builds to an exciting conclusion

NASA recently recorded a Marsquake for the first time with the lander InSight

Originally for chamber orchestra

some slurs

and the unison moments help reinforce the syncopation