Unique Piece for Unique Setting

Hi all,

Every spring at the university I attend, we put on a production that is a collaboration between the school of music and the dance department. The big feature of this production is that dancers write up descriptions of music that they want music students to compose, the music students write it, then give it back to the dancers and the dancers then choreograph dances. The end result is an entire show of 10-12 student choreographed dances with live music composed by students. So that's the setting of this.

The choreographer I'm working with said that she wanted her piece to start with "classical sound music" that would go with a typical ballet dance. Then she wants it to transition into something that is more "edgy" that would go with choreography that is "powerful and all about strength and agility". The dance style for this part would be classified still as ballet but "more edgy". She wants the music to be what fuels the dancer's movement.

So anyway, this is what I've come up with. I've shared some of it with her including the first slower part which she said she loved. She hasn't heard much of the second half which is the faster part. I am wondering if anyone has any thoughts and opinions on the second half such as if you like the way it flows. Do things seem out of place? Do you like the ending? Really, I would appreciate any feedback!

Keep in mind that the purpose of this piece in this setting is not to necessarily satisfy any compositional rules or be a breakthrough in music theory but rather, to sound good and be good music for a dance. It needs to be enjoyable to listen to. (So I apologize for the almost "poppy" sound with the repetitive chord progression in the second half)

I apologize but I don't have a score at this time.

Thank You,

Jeff

Edit: I should clarify that this piece is written for string quartet plus piano, drum set, bass guitar and additional percussion.

DDD Piece No. 1 (Becca) 12.30.10.mp3

It's nice.

I don't think the second section is really "edgy", but that's just my opinion. It's pretty "powerful", but I think maybe make it a progression in minor and that would make it more "edgy" ... Just my two cents.

It's nice.

I don't think the second section is really "edgy", but that's just my opinion. It's pretty "powerful", but I think maybe make it a progression in minor and that would make it more "edgy" ... Just my two cents.

Ahh very interesting point, thanks!