Instrumentation: Reed Quintet (Oboe, Bb Clarinet, Alto Saxophone, Bassoon, Bass Clarinet)

Duration: ca. 9'00

Program Note: I decided to start collecting fallen red leaves at about the same time I was coming up with ideas for this piece. I loved the feeling of finding beautiful treasures in plain sight and having to hold onto them and admire them until I had the opportunity to take them home. I was initially attracted to these natural gems because of their bold, rich color, but over time, as their color has faded and they have become more brittle, I've become quite fond of their delicateness, too. In this piece I wanted to capture an autumn breeze, a rich, red sound, and the sense of changing over time.