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O rose of May, performed by the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Wind Symphony, conducted by Alex Kaminsky at the 2018 Midwest Clinic in Chicago, Illinois.

Read the score here: https://harrisonjcollins.squarespace.com/o-rose-of-may

O rose of May is a musical response to Hamlet, the world famous and deeply influential play by William Shakespeare. The work focuses on the character arc of Ophelia, Hamlet’s would-be love interest, and her internal struggle amongst the external conflict of the play. Represented by a solo clarinetist, Ophelia is depicted as singing a solitary, peaceful song in the opening of the work. After this introduction, an agitated melody takes over, representative of the conflict between the characters of the play. Ophelia’s song reappears - but every time it is more and more twisted. A brief respite suggests relief from the conflict, but the song is unable to begin again. It bends to the will of the conflict, the voices of the surrounding characters overpower her, and as Ophelia descends into madness, her song becomes a hysterical celebration. The final bars are a wild chromatic descent into the last note of the work- a reflection on Ophelia’s final moments, falling from her tree branch into the brook in which she drowns.

Enjoy the music!

Copyright Harrison J. Collins 2018

2018 Midwest Clinic

O rose of May

Songs and Hymns by the Slaves of the Immaculate Heart of Mary

Christmas In Still River 30 Min

Lux Nova (E. Whitacre) Produced by R. Davis. Arranged by Eric Whitacre. Recorded at Huntley High School. Engineered by R. Davis at Huntley High School. Mixed by R. Davis at Huntley High School. Vocals by Hayley Robbins, Zyana Cola, Madison Overly, Melissa Bala, Kevin Kline, Nick Chung, Sam Moore, and Daniel Kaye. This song is a cover of Lux Nova by Eric Whitacre.

Excecutive Producer R. Davis
Mastered by LANDR
Cover art by R. Davis

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