Racing the Wind Robert Moore

Racing the Wind Robert MooreRacing the Wind was written for a multi level string orchestra, combining elementary, middle and high school musicians to create one amazing full sound! The piece was inspired by watching the horses race at the Kentucky Derby and imagining the feeling of running as fast as possible. Even you haven't been to a horse race, you probably still know the feeling of riding your bike downhill, or racing your scooter or skateboard, and feeling the wind in your

This fun and mysterious minor waltz portrays a sense of taking a chance on something new or unknown

The piece describes this sorrowful event beginning at measure 61

but I can look up and see their beauty

and directors could take more repeats to let more students solo

and although he tragically passed away at age 38

These variations are based on the melody found in the first movement of his "Peccadilles Importunes" ("Annoying Offenses") of 1913

the infectious

The essence of the American West is captured in this sweeping

overflowing

Musical images include a ship tossed by high winds

"Angularity" explores rhythmic

the staccato notes symbolize rain droplets