Abalone Sunset

Each year my family vacations at the beach. It is a peaceful time to recharge, refresh, laugh, and share precious time together. I am constantly amazed by the life of the ocean and the stunning scenes that I find in the beauty of nature.

Abalone Sunset is small glimpse of my perception. While a full band setting is in production, I hope this reduced instrumentation version (i.e. Flex Band, Chamber Music, Small Ensemble) may be helpful to instrumental music educators this fall as they work with their students. The audio is for four flutes, however a full range of free parts will be available on my website this week so that it can be played by any combination of wind instruments. A reduced instrumentation version for mallet instruments is also available. This piece (both the flexible instrumentation and full band version) is intended for use with Middle School or Junior High Musicians.

Travis J. Weller · Abalone Sunset