String orchestra piece that I have been writing. Still more changes to come...

String Orchestra Piece

This piece is dedicated to a fallen Edmond North Orchestra cellist, Connor Lincoln (1994-2012.) I heard about Connor through facebook and through the tears of my sister Lombe. She was devastated. I had not seen her cry like this before. Lombe and Connor weren't the "best of friends" but they were stand partners, and in music that is a strong relationship. I couldn't help but be amazed at what kind of bonds music can make. It takes completely different people and gives them something that is not only beautiful sounding but bigger than the self. I remember Connor from orchestra events when I was a senior. I never really knew him as a close friend but I definitely remember interacting with him. He was a kind, soft spoken person, very intelligent person. It is a tragedy to lose anyone, but because of the close ties with him through the ENO, it was even more tragic.This piece was inspired by Connor but it is also inspired by my relationships with my family and friends. I couldn't help but think about situations if I lost anyone in my family. I wanted to not only commemorate the death of an ENO cellist, student, and son, but also celebrate his life. It is my tribute to him and anyone who has ever lost anyone close to them. 


Kangwa Mundende