Program Notes

wanderings of a youthful mind is an homage to the overactive imagination that we possess as children. I often reminisce about how easily I used to be able to conjure up fantastic adventures in my head, how many countless hours of fun I could have with a simple set of plastic toys, or how incredible it would have
been if I could somehow have transported myself into the world of a favorite cartoon show. With this piece, I’ve attempted to channel my memories of such fantasies into music - creating a sonic world that I encourage the listener to explore on their own imaginative terms.

[score excerpts]

duration: c. 11'

Audio excerpts taken from reading sessions performed by the Indiana University Wind Ensemble and the USC Thornton Wind Symphony