Be Still and Still Moving
Texas PML-Grade 4
Grade 4.5-5
Duration: 7 minutes
Program Note:
The hymn, Be Still, My Soul, serves as the backbone of this piece. The opening is calm, yet mysterious. This leads to a more dramatic middle section that is full of continuous motion. Over all, Be Still and Still Moving reveals the paradox of finding rest in the midst of chaos and being still while continuing to move forward. The music eventually leads to a bold chorale of the hymn with fanfare-like motives above it, which makes me think of the following line from the hymn:
All Now Mysterious Shall Be Bright at Last
-Nicole Piunno
Be Still and Still Moving (Piunno) excerpt
Listen: (full recording made with 6 percussionists)
