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Music for the November 14/15 concert

Constellations by Viet Cuong (printed parts will be handed out at the first rehearsal and need to be returned after the concert). See more resources below.

The Planets Suite by Gustav Holst

Mozart Jupiter Symphony (1st movement only)

If you need us to print the parts for you, please fill out this form 

Caleb's favorite recording of  The Planets: Holst: The Planets, Op. 32 
The Planets - Resources for Further Study  - from Caleb
The Planets - Tempos 
Susan's notes for strings on playing col legno

Youtube of Constellations

Susan's notes on Constellations 

Constellations: Program note

“The first sketches for Constellations were written with far away places in mind, but, as my music often does, it found its heart closer to home.

Constellations is a concerto grosso—meaning the pieces features multiple performers rather than an individual soloist—and it features various soloists from within the orchestra who perform together in four groupings.  The performers in each group are arranged as the stars of constellations, illuminated in patterns meant to replicate some well-known celestial arrays: Virgo, Aries, Sagittarius, and Leo.  The piece was written as a conversation between these four constellations, with each one making unique contributions to the work’s collective universe.  And although each constellation of stars within the ROCO galaxy is unique, they share certain themes and musical textures, all in the spirit of family.

The chosen figures, all drawn in the sky from light years away, are emblems of those dearest to me as the astrological signs of my father, my brother, my husband, and my mother.  This piece is dedicated to them and the love we share.  Constellations was commissioned by the River Oaks Chamber Orchestra and premiered by the orchestra under the direction of Mei-Ann Chen in 2024 during my time as ROCO’s Composer-in-Residence.  Heartfelt thanks to all involved, and special thanks to Alicia Lawyer for this opportunity.  —Viet Cuong”