Hear composers describe their creative process, offer teaching suggestions, and provide messages to performers in our Composer Cues series. Use these videos as repertoire inspiration for future programs or assign them to students as a listening assignment.
Dreams of Yesterday
by Joshua Reznicow
Joshua Reznicow presents his grade 3 work for string orchestra. Written from a parent’s perspective witnessing their child’s growth, the music offers listeners and performers an innocent melody that develops into a fully orchestrated piece. Along with brief solo passages for violin and viola, all voices within the ensemble actively help to create a feeling of nostalgia. Optional percussion parts add color and depth. The composition ultimately concludes by quoting the original melody and leading the listener to a peaceful place, dreaming of yesterday’s memories.