To the Horizon

This work tells the story of the famous sailor and explorer—Christopher Columbus. His voyage to discover a trade route with China while traveling West led to the discovering of The New World. It is set in four contrasting sections—“At the Dock,” “Setting Sail,” “A Lonely Life at Sea,” and “To New Discoveries”—each with its own character and color. The stately fanfare opening moves into a spirited section with a great melody and syncopated support rhythms. “A Lonely Life at Sea” is reflective with melody in the middle voices. The piece concludes with a recap of the upbeat spirited melody before arriving at an energetic conclusion.