Bloom and Float

2025 7 minutes

Bloom and Float is a work for orchestra representing the growing process of a dandelion in the order of the seed, flower, and seed head. Metaphorically, this piece represents personal growth, change, and the ability to be resilient in challenging situations. The dandelion also holds a lot of nostalgic value to me, as I have always been fascinated by their beauty and uniqueness since I was a child.

  • 3 Flutes (3rd = piccolo), 2 Oboes, English Horn, 2 Clarinets in B-flat, Bass Clarinet in B-flat, 2 Bassoons, Contrabassoon

  • 4 Horns in F, 3 Trumpets in C, 2 Tenor Trombones, Bass Trombone, Tuba

  • Timpani, 3 Percussion, Harp, Piano/Celesta

    • Percussion 1: Vibraphone, Suspended Cymbal, Crotales

    • Percussion 2: Glockenspiel, Marimba, Bass Drum

    • Percussion 3: Tam-tam

  • Strings

Instrumentation:

Score: $15
Score and Parts: $130
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Bloom and Float (midi)
Peyton Gray