Beside the Waters: For Trumpet and Keyboard: Medium

Beside the Waters is a transcription, by the composer, of an original solo vocal work. The text for this piece describes water flowing in a stream, clouds floating past, time standing still, and human relationships. Impressionist in style, the sounds of flowing water and floating clouds can be heard in the piano accompaniment. The piece reaches a triumphant conclusion in the major key evoking the beauty and joy of human love.