Dawn of a New Day for flute octet

Motifs, harmonies, and dynamics of this piece are layered throughout to describe the changing colors of dawn after the darkness of night. It describes the joy of the light of day after a restless night; rejoicing in a new day of endless possibilities. It may also reflect on returning to normalcy after a hard period in our lives. This piece is best rendered by a large ensemble, with flutes 1, 2, and 3 on the left and flutes 4 and 5 on the right. Alto and bass flutes should be centered, as they support both sides. Another enhancement would be to accompany the music by a show of lights changing from dark to full light, following the colors of dawn.

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