A sojourn is a temporary stay in one location. In literature and popular usage, it has come to mean an intellectual, emotional, or spiritual journey. This work portrays the sense of wonder such journeys can evoke in an individual. Featuring delicate and expressive passages, Sojourn remains approachable to younger ensembles. Students are given the opportunity for effective, musical expression within the limited range and rhythmic demands. Much of the drama of this work is contained within the transitions. Careful rehearsal of tempo changes at each section will be rewarded in performance. |
