Description
Known for writing accessible, traditional-style marches full of teachable moments, Matthew R. Putnam brings us a fun march full of figures inspired by the whimsy of wooden spinning toys.
Program Notes
A soft summer breeze provides a momentary reprieve from the repressive heat of the afternoon sun. As you look around the garden, whirling flashes of color and motion capture your attention—the whirligig garden ornaments have come alive with movement! These whimsical decorations have delighted both children and adults for centuries, mesmerizing onlookers with their whirling motions. From the child’s toy pinwheel, to the classic design of a weathervane, whirligigs have a way of capturing your eye and creating an atmosphere of fun and wonder. “Whirligig March” seeks to capture the magic of watching a whirligig spin in musical form. Written using chromatic phrases that suggest the spinning of a whirligig, combined with a classic march form, “Whirligig March” will leave both performers and audiences spinning with excitement!
