Midnight Stirring (for flutes)
composer: Nancy Galbraith (2015)
genre: flute choir OR  chamber orchestra
length: 1 movement, 7:00 minutes
orchestration: pic, fl-1, fl-2, fl-3, fl-4, fl-5;
(2)alto-fl in G, bass-fl, contr'alto-fl in G;
contrabass-fl, subcontrabass-fl in G (opt)
publisher: Subito Music Publishing (ASCAP)
60 Depot Street, Verona, NJ 07044
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world premiere: 15 August 2015
Columbia Flute ChoirSharyn Byer, conductor
43rd Annual National Flute Convention • Marriot Wardman Park Hotel, Washington DC
program notes: "Midnight Stirring" was commissioned by the Columbia Flute Choir for its 2015 concert appearance at the 43rd Annual National Flute Convention in Washington DC.
composer's note:

The opening of "Midnight Stirring" highlights the warmth of the lower flutes and reflects a slightly ominous atmosphere. The opening unfolds into a livlier ostinato over which a melody, harmonized with rich 7th chords, is stated. Although primarily melodic, the music incorporate the use of many lively rhythmic grooves and textures. —N.G.

source: nancygalbraith.com