Mind The Kelp

About this piece

This piece was commissioned for a group of cellist friends who call themselves the Festival March Chamber Music Association. They have a tradition of getting together every summer in Lubec, Maine, to play chamber music. Unfortunately, the coronavirus forced them to skip their annual gathering in 2020. “Mind the Kelp” was intended as a celebration of their reunion in June 2021. The piece is in five short sections called Isolation, Mind the Kelp, Distant Friends, Together Again, and June Night. It is designed for good amateur players. (Cello Part 4 is quite a bit easier than the others.)

Technical overview

The cello parts vary in difficulty, with the first cello carrying the most technically demanding material and the fourth cello providing the most accessible line. You can preview the score at composers.com , and you can hear the composer perform the piece (along with a score) here: youtube.com

Technical focus

• Ensemble Skills
• Dotted Rhythms
• Tempo Changes
• Meter Changes
• Dynamics