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String Orchestra Works of the Month:

3 Pieces for Guitar & Strings – Yvette Young (2023) ~5.5-6

This piece represents a unique combination of electric guitar and strings for a beautiful and touching work that seamlessly puts together classical strings and modern rock. Also of note: The Next Festival of Emerging Artists is a great program and has done wonders for the contemporary music scene.

Eagle Huntress – Sam Wu (2024) ~5-5.5

Written for a private school consortium orchestra from Asia, this work imitates traditional Mongolian instruments and style in a breathtaking fashion. I found out about this through one of my friends at one of the participating schools and have been entranced by it since. I am excited that a local ensemble near me has decided to play it and I can't wait to watch. The composer is incredibly talented and has a good selection of other works: I have heard great things about him.

Non-String Orchestra Work of the Month:

Viola Concerto – Christian Colberg

I follow the Sphinx Organization a lot and seeing this performance for the first time was wonderful. A great composition and performance.