Brandon: Colored Stones for Unaccompanied Bassoon

Winner of the 2014 Bassoon Chamber Music Composition Competition (BCMCC). Colored Stones tells the story of three stones: I.Smoky Quartz, II.Lapis Lazuli, and III.Tiger’s Eye. Each movement is titled and inspired by one of these stones. Some cultures and spiritual practices believe these stones have powerful qualities which can heal, protect, and offer spiritual guidance.