Infectious joy awaits the players and listeners of this upbeat and lighthearted quartet. With the imagery of buzzing bees guiding the interpretation, the “hive-mind” will keep the ensemble together.
-- Glen Shannon
Composer’s remarks: I wrote this piece in the middle of the pandemic in 2020. During the lockdown, I went for a walk every morning and saw bees buzzing happily which made me feel happy too. I wanted to spread happiness so wrote this piece.
This piece should be played with a smile on your face.
-- Riko Suzuki
This Members’ Library Edition is made possible by a generous donation from Morgan MacBain of St. Paul, Minnesota, who has been messing about with recorders since first hearing them at age twelve. She recently reconnected with the recorder after a long hiatus, and joined the ARS. She wanted to sponsor this piece in gratitude for the way that the benefits of ARS membership — especially the Members’ Library Editions and connections forged with other local players — have contributed to supporting her progress and continued engagement as a recorder player. Learn about sponsoring here: https:americanrecorder.org/sponsor