They Took Flight (2004)

violin, cello, Bb clarinet, vibraphone

4 min. 45 sec.

They Took Flight was inspired by the 100-year anniversary of Orville and Wilbur Wright’s first successful flight. These pioneers of aviation first got their airplane off the ground in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina on December 17th, 1903. Although that first historic flight lasted for only 12 seconds, this piece captures the essence of that moment after leaving the ground — the freedom and sense of wonder at being propelled up into the skies.

• Performed by the Drosera Ensemble at Open Space Gallery, Victoria, 6 March, 2004
• Performed by Turning Point Ensemble at Sonic Boom Festival, Western Front, Vancouver, 11 March 2005
• Broadcast on CBC Radio 2- Westcoast Performance Vancouver

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Sheet music is available through the Canadian Music Centre.