The Traveler

The Traveler marks the fourth piece Carlos wrote for the John Downey Creation Project through MYSO. The premier performance was done by MYSO's flagship orchestra: Senior Symphony (conducted by Margery Deutsch), in their final concert of the 2016-17 season, and shortly before the orchestra would go on tour to Argentina and Uruguay in the summer. The piece is constructed with only a few melodies presented in many ways - this aims to create a sense of excitement, wonder, and exploration. This piece is also dedicated to one of the most influential people in Carlos’ family who has greatly effected his life as a musician and composer, his uncle, John Meyers.

Performance Time: 4’45”

Scored for : 2 flutes and piccolo, 2 oboes, 2 clarinets (B♭), 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 3 trumpets (C), 3 trombones, tuba, timpani, percussion - 3 players, harp, and strings [3*.2.2.2/4.3.3.1/timp+3/harp/strings]