Hi Daniel,

It seems to be going well. I continue interested in what will develop. I agree that some contrast would be a good idea--it is a pretty dynamic movement up to now. I particularly like measures 155-169, which for some reason I couldn't begin to ferret out, strike me as Brahms-like.

Do you plan to sketch out all the movements for strings before beginning orchestration, or complete each movement? I sometimes wish I could do a complete sketch before starting on details, but I've never been able to do that. I guess I'm afraid that my ideas for the orchestral sound will slip out of my mind before I can get to them, so I have to orchestrate at least a few measures here and there as reminders.

Keep it up--waiting to hear what the horn call ushers in.

all best,
mgj