The Bishop’s Boys | for Orchestra

Andy McFarlane

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This piece was written at the breaking point of a discouraging creative block as I gained a new sense of energy and determination to "just write" without premature scrutiny. The title refers to the Wright Brothers of Dayton, OH who built the first successful airplane. "The Bishop's Boys" marks a shift in my compositional outlook from intense theoretical study to a redevelopment of my original musical voice, also cultivated in Dayton, OH. I hope this piece can express my hope in freedom, discipline, and determination, all supplied to the bishop's boys as they worked tirelessly to achieve their aspirations.

-Andy