Finding the Star by Abigail Gilson Sheet Music for String Quartet at Sheet Music Direct

Product Details

Artist Abigail Gilson

Score Type

PDF, Included with PASS

Composer Abigail Gilson

Format Digital Sheet Music

Pages 6

Arrangement String Quartet

Publisher Abigail Gilson

Level 3

Product ID 1121130

Genre Contemporary

Performance Group String Quartet

Product Description

Finding the Star is a slow-moving piece that draws out the idea of time being slowed down when one is lost. The theme of this piece is the idea of being lost at sea. The slow ground bass starts, the churning of the dark waves against the side of the ship. The sky and sea are the same type of dark, not a star or light can be seen anywhere above or below. On deck the crew wait for an order, though they are scared, theres nothing they can do. They cannot make the star appear, and they cannot give direction without certainty that theyre going in the right direction. The waves turn and grow and often push the ship around, making everyone nervous, if they completely get turned they could get lost. The voices of the instruments trade places and come in and out of each other. Dancing around each other making a beautiful eerie melody. At the very end of the piece, the star is found. The clouds move and the moons bright light shines down on the weary travelers and they find hope again.

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