Description
Visions of Grace (2015)
Composed by Adrienne Albert
Written for Low Flutes Quintet
Published by Kenter Canyon Music
Includes score and parts
Duration: 6 minutes
Instrumentation:
2 Alto Flutes
2 Bass Flutes
Contrabass Flute
Preface:
When the wonderful Low Flutes expert, Peter Sheridan, asked me to compose a piece based on “Amazing Grace”, I originally thought “piece of cake!” Then I blanched and thought, “What can I possibly do to make this iconic piece different in some ways and still retain its natural beauty?” After many nights (and days) of struggling to find a way to make the piece new again I finally gave in to the struggle and began to envision the work as part of an American patchwork quilt filled with iconic folk tunes interwoven among the beautiful lines of the original song. “Visions of Grace” is dedicated to Principal Ross Grace (Donvale Christian College, Australia) for his visions of prosperity and growth, and to Peter and Lisa Sheridan's daughter, Grace, for her incredible vision of a bright future.
–Adrienne Albert