Fluctuating Tides

Fluctuating Tides is the first piece Carlos wrote as a part of the John Downey Creation Project through MYSO, and perhaps his first work of any major significance. The premier performance was done by MYSO's Junior Wind Ensemble (Concert Band) under the direction of Thomas Dvorak. This work features chaotic melodies, sometimes sounding in canon, as well as a contrasting section with very flowing melodies. Put together, it creates on overall sense of unsteadiness and disarray, similar to how oceans behave during a storm.

Performance Time: 4’15”