Old and New

The Old and the New dance together in the moonlight, sometimes holding on tightly and other times lightly. They are in constant discourse, through both sound and silence. At times the Old gets older, with occasional pieces falling through the air and getting wisped away by the wind. Old never fully falls apart though, as New is able to gently hug and twirl repairs into the Old. Threads of other beings floating through the air land gently right into place on New, like a puzzle piece. Though Old gets older, and New gets newer, they both continuously grow brighter each day and night that they dance. It is fantastical, full of joyous moments, quiet moments, and loud moments. At the end of the story, old and new are still dancing, forever in each other’s grasp.
Premiered by the University of Montana Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Composed by Owen Kirby
Copyright © 2023 Krystle Mountain Music / Owen Kirby (ASCAP)