About the piece:

“Prologue” is standalone work that acts as the prelude to a larger work in progress. This piece invites the listener to envision a narrative they think is best illuminated based on the sounds and the moods they are experiencing. What started as a small assignment now expanded into a full-fledged work for strings, Jaxson aims to capture a multitude of colors and settings utilizing different performance techniques combined with familiar ones.

“I wanted to write a work inspired by the eventful journey I experienced studying at JMU. The opening sounds filled with optimism and grandiose emotions to a fast-paced section evoking the thrill and rush of the busy schedules I consistently had. The final climax of the piece meant to represent all the hard work paying off during my studies and professional career. The pieces end with a calming, resplendent chord which ironically closes this chapter of my life like an ‘Epilogue’ however it also acts as the opening of a new and fresh chapter, and possibly even for you!” ~ Note by the composer.

Performance History:

April 24th, 2022 - [PREMIERE] James Madison University Symphony Orchestra - Forbes Center for the Performing Arts