A New Orchestral work about the Ocean | Feedback Wanted

Hey everyone, I have just finished completing my newest orchestral work. I have done so for the purposes of a Call for Scores competition in Colorado and I am very excited. 

I find that the work is completed, however I do feel there is potential for extra material or amendments to the current score. I am a little worried about playability in performance and in the Harp and Horn parts specifically. From my understanding, everything is playable and there may be some challenges. However, I am looking for an extra set of opinions and ears to give me some feedback.

I do not mind comments of varying facets, but would prefer specific feedback on ensemble execution and individual parts if able. I appreciate any who comments and am eager to hear your thoughts!
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I am keeping information limited as to avoid the judging panel finding this work before they rate my score. It has yet to be submitted and if you would like to know more about the score, go to the "About" section on page 4!

SCORE_Waves of Frisco Bay.pdf

Hello MK

I would like to be Brutally Honest , and Hyper-Critical in my Review.

Starting with :

1: The Cons

2: The Pros

"A Call for Scores competition in Colorado"

1: The Cons-

I suspect that the Judges will have heard 100's of composition entry's over the years,

to the point where they've slightly Switched off, with  thoughts of:  "We heard it all before", Nothing Original.

Your "Intro" to the start of your composition, seems like a waste of time, what are we waiting for, and why are we waiting ?

2: The Pros-

Start the Composition @ 3:40 | THIS is where the ACTION starts,and will Wake up the Audience, as well as the judges.

Not only will they not be expecting this, but it will also evoke Originality,making you stand out,by elevating your composition to a Whole new level,

compared to Who they had to listen to Before,and after your presentation.

Your arrangement of the instruments and the quality of the performance,is of a very high Caliber, and shows Experience and wisdom in top quality Composing.

I wish you Luck.

33 minutes ago, interlect said:

Hello MK

I would like to be Brutally Honest , and Hyper-Critical in my Review.

Starting with :

1: The Cons

2: The Pros

@interlect
I appreciate the comments! I must admit I am a little confused. The work acts a means to capture differents scenes about the ocean. In order, they read as follows:

1. The Shore | Waves Crashing
2. Sailing over the Waves
3. Swimming | Seeing the sea life
4. Getting lost
5. Seeing a whale
6. Travelling to the shore | Sailing
7. Returning to the shore
8. End

The competition also has a minimum length requirement and there is not enough time for me to completely overhaul the piece for the chance of creating something so original it will wow older professional musicians. This has already taken 3 months of work over the last year in on and off periods and is meant to be a little programmatic so it can fit other concert cycles. I think it is both a piece fun to play as an ensemble and fun for the audience as there are a lot of things that one can imagine when listening and not have it feel stagnant. My reservations are with the execution as I feel the flutes, harp or certain instruments will get lost in the texture(s).