This work was commissioned for young players in mind (ages 12–18). I therefore decided to compose short fanciful sketches that explore novel sounds that could be drawn from a string orchestra while introducing young players to modern techniques. The first movement has the violins and violas performing a mechanical-like texture while each cellist and bassist independently play a re-occurring lyrical theme. The second movement explores the timbral colours of the string orchestra. The third movement is built on small spirited motifs that are playfully passed around between each section, all the while slowly building up to a rich animated fabric.
