Running The Green - BSN/PN

Running the Green

for bassoon and piano

by Thomas Priest

Running The Green  could refer to the adventures one might have exploring the Green River in a kayak or raft. There are places where the river powers you forward and you feel the exhilarating rush of navigating your craft through the white water and strong currents. You may experience spilling over in the rapids and gradually floating to the surface. There are other places on the journey where you simply drift and enjoy the peacefulness of the river. "Green" however is also the color of life and "Running the Green" refers to our lifelong journey as we experience the beautiful and fantastic. Listen for the exciting, foreboding, heroic, and ominous adventures upon this journey. We survive to live another day, float to the surface, and take a glorious breath. We begin again with a little more wisdom and experience.

For a YouTube performance of this piece click HERE.