Speaking in Parables for Woodwind Quintet

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One question that I have always been fascinated by as a composer is: what potentially does a piece of instrumental music mean? Generic titles for compositions, with an illusion to a general form, like "Sonata No. 2 in F Major" or "Second Symphony," might have the advantage of allowing the audience and performers to be more open to the sonic experience without immediately translating that experience into a verbal or written description. 
 
I chose the title of this woodwind quintet because, throughout the process of writing it the challenge seemed to be to bring these diverse voices of each instrument together in a musical dialogue. This challenge further reminded me of how a listener might be provoked by a biblical parable to not merely listen passively, but to place oneself in the story. So, I hope you enjoy performing this piece and that you are able to find the flow in your part and how it connects with every other part in this quintet! 
 
Speaking in Parables for Woodwind Quintet is a three-movement piece. Each movement is approximately 3 minutes long.