Landscapes competition submission - Morning On Whidbey Island

This is my submission for the Landscapes competition.

For my landscape I have chosen this photo I took a few years ago while on vacation on Whidbey Island, which sits on the Puget Sound near Seattle. It's written for Oboe, Bassoon, and Harp. I wanted to capture the quiet, stillness of the moment with music that is very simple and delicate.

Morning On Whidbey Island - Score.pdf

Edited April 27Apr 27 by BipolarComposer

Very Good Well Done

You've Set a Standard that's Hard to compete with....

By using only 3 Instruments, you've been able to create an inspiring, "MOOD".

This piece of music did it’s a really good job, capturing the quietness and beauty of the given landscape. It’s not really my cup of tea, but it’s relaxing and it gives the atmospheric feeling that you’re actually there.

Melodic material. 7.5

Chords and texture 6.7

Structure 7.4

Originality 8.2

Engraving 9.7

Orchestration and playability 7

Execution 9.86

taste 5.2

Total 7.69

Average Score: 9

Hi Bioplar,

The choice of instrument for this composition, certainty, was correct. Harp, Bassoon, and Oboe do create the tonal colors for a pastoral piece. You could have choose any wood wind instrument, for they soft, warm colors.

When I hear the harp, I envision mermaid playing on rock. (that is just me)

The woods, I think, create dreamy aura in this piece. I enjoy interplay oboe and bassoon with the harp.

Overall...nice job

Time for the actually score of you entry!

Entry: Morning on Windby Island

Review:

My above comments remain! I took those in affect when I scored this! However, I will add something about the harp. The rolled chord in the left hand are too small for the harp. Usually rolled chords are played by both hands. Nothing major. That is why is only .5 off in the score and playability sections. other than...Kudos

Total: 9.75

38 minutes ago, Kvothe said:

Time for the actually score of you entry!

Entry: Morning on Windby Island

Review:

My above comments remain! I took those in affect when I scored this! However, I will add something about the harp. The rolled chord in the left hand are too small for the harp. Usually rolled chords are played by both hands. Nothing major. That is why is only .5 off in the score and playability sections. other than...Kudos

Total: 9.75

Melodies Themes Motives	Harmony Chords Textures	Form Development Structure Time	Originality Creativity	Score Presentation	Instrumentation Orchestration Playability	Execution of Given Challenge	Taste
10	10	9	10	9.5	9.5	10	10

Thanks for the tip on the harp!