Songs of a Sojourner for Euphonium and Piano

I. Conkles Hollow

II. Rim Trail

III. Cedar Falls

Songs of a Sojourner consists of three movements that are marked by lyrical lines and freedom. The title of each movement comes from a location at Hocking Hills State Park in Logan, OH. 

Conkles Hollow is a rugged and rocky gorge.  I imagined the performer playing this lyrical solo on top of the cliff overlooking the wide space of beautiful scenery.  

Rim Trail is a challenging trail that circles the edge of the cliffs at Conkles Hollow. The movement for Rim Trail is the only one in the piece that has a faster and more energetic style. This movement begins and ends with a fast and articulate style, while the lyrical portion is placed in the middle.

Cedar Falls is a lonely, yet beautiful place filled with water falls.  To me, these water falls represent a quiet, calm and free type of rejoicing.