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Scott

Christopher brings out some good points on this one. I would like to add a couple of my own. Since the timbre of the strings are all so close, you really need to go out of your way to bring in some variation with them. Use every aspect of the instrument. They are capable of so many sounds and the more you vary them as a whole, the more interesting a piece can be. I hear some great places in this and some that are just a bit ho hum. I think you know which are which. Although you do change the tempo some in this, I think it always helps with string quartets to do some major tempo changes from time to time. It also helps to give the listener a brake from hearing all of the strings all of the time. Do a few short duets and solos.

When you finally get a professional recording of this, I also suggest you don't include the kid talking at the end. Unless of course he is depicted on the score. I didn't see his part listed, but I didn't scrutinize the score. (sorry, I had to say it)

I am very happy for you that you are getting all of these live performances. Each one will help you to see what works in your music. Watch the audience as your pieces are performed and you will see what they like and dislike. Or you can do as I do in my music. Compose just for yourself and say to hell with fame and fortune. But you are too young to go that route.

Congrats again

Ron