composer: Jeff Smallman
duration: 11:15
Picc.1.2.2.2 3.2.2.0 Perc. 4.4.3.2.2
Commissioned by Orchestra London, Canada, this work is the result of an educational project. In collaboration with a grade 2 class, Jeff Smallman developed the main theme of this work, and then wrote each of the four subsequent variations based on the class's "direction." The variations explore a number of moods and instruments, moving from "sad" to "sneaky", and from "angry" to "peaceful". A wonderful piece of music.
