Venture somewhere you’ve never been with Adventure Songs, the newest addition to the wind-quintet repertoire. Drawing on the playful sparkle of the flute and bassoon, the expressive, voice-like qualities of the French horn and English horn, and the warm resonance of the bass clarinet, Adventure Songs captures the curiosity, whimsy, and resilience of the human spirit. The piece invites listeners into a world that is both imaginative and inviting—music crafted to spark joy, delight, and a sense of discovery for performers and audiences alike.
To broaden its palette of colors even further, Adventure Songs features three performers doubling on auxiliary instruments. The flutist shifts to piccolo, the oboist to English horn, and the clarinetist to bass clarinet, opening the door to fresh textures and unexpected musical perspectives. These timbral expansions enrich the ensemble’s storytelling and elevate the sense of adventure at the heart of the work.
Duration 11-12 minutes 
 
Movements
I. Tempest Forest 
II. Gentle Creatures
III. A Shift In Weather
IV. The Timeless March of Mother Nature
V. Morning Calm & Animal Play