Amabile Strings

The music of composer
Sarah E. Stanton

Works

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Biography

Sarah began to hear melodies in her mind very early in her childhood, but it wasn’t until later in life—after a life and career in engineering physics and medicine—that she began to write it down…

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Timpani Composition

February 10, 2014

I had not been particularly interested in percussion, other than using these instruments to accentuate a well-established theme of music, until I heard what the Timpani can really do–not only in terms of rhythms, but also with tones and the ability of these kettle drums to influence the emotions of each listener.

Being one who likes challenges, I decided to embark in the writing of a composition that features this instrument within an orchestra of strings, woodwinds and brass instruments…

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