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Thanks for the review. The engraving error - with the empty measures - was an oversight on my part in the first posting it was corrected in the 2nd posting (which had some additional material). Changing the key signature I agree would make the reading easier as well as rewriting the piano part (8va). However, I wonder when the music is in 12/8 would the interpretation be different by the player. I played both versions 3/2 and 12/8 and there is a nuance in the interpretation. The 3/2 feels more "square" on the beat and less fluid. My interpretation - is a struggled - conflicted - forlorn story. I looked up the term - asymptotic- which has a mathematical definition: I am not sure of your intent. Are you implying the work is elusive? adjective Of, relating to, or being an asymptote; (of lines) approaching ever nearer, but never crossing.

Hi, the symphony has a definite "Americana" feel to it ... with a touch of Afro-american influences. It reminds of Florence Price's Symphony No.1. It's an interesting work by a African American Woman. I enjoyed performing it a few years back. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Symphony_No._1_(Price)

I am not an expert on religious anthems; however, your short work seems to cover all the right notes, feel, and message..... Mark By the way your posting - I believe should be in the choral section.

Kvothe, I am intrigued you hear the Russian influence in the work. Thank you for listening to the work.

I really enjoyed the beautiful somber fluidity of the opening and closing material. However, from my perspective as a listener - I felt the key change at measure 32 created a very different mood. For me ... it was not congruent with the initial solemnity presented and/or not - didn't contrast enough to provide a juxtaposition/drama. Mark

Score please...

This is FUN woodwind quartet to perform. Mark

It's a fun work for sure. And congrats on your endeavor. It's hard to point the style though ... it has lots of cinematic features. Your development really holds the listeners attention with lots of variation and nuance ... I enjoyed the midsection with its colorful expressive slowdown. As for the title Scherzo ... I find the entire work more profound than light and "joking". Neo-Romantic? Bravo!

I met with my Mentor ... overall he really liked the work. He suggested I add a bit more development in two spots. So I added a few extra measure of theme development. Comments appreciated. Mark

This is an interesting conceptual work with a definite point of view. As others have stated I believe the technical demands most probably are too high! A rework with more nuance to tempi and technique would improve the work and make it more accessible to both musicians and listeners. Mark

Hi ... I really enjoyed the canvass you painted ... very colorful and playful. Although, the picture I create in my mind is different from your title/intent. I hear a triumphant epic/journey ... which I guess does fit your narrative too! A great movie score!!! Mark

Hi all, Here's my work (unedited) - I have not shared it with my Mentor as yet. This work is composed in a time that life feels a bit heavier .... Viola-piano.pdf Mark

Very enjoyable !!! 😱

Overall - an enjoyable driven pulse ... I could hear this as part of a children's film score highlighting some mystical journey/adventure. Mark

Why do you call it scifi? It has a renaissance dance feel. Mark