Lansing McLoskey (Add-On)

Moraine (1995, Rev. 2017)
Moraine was originally written in 1995 and was revised in 2017. The 2017 revision was premiered at the Alba Music Festival on June 3, 2017 by the Romanian Philharmonic Orchestra. It is 12 minutes long, and is written for percussion, piano, and strings. It was awarded First Prize in the Kenneth Davenport National Competition for Orchestral Works and was the Co-Winner for the Charles Ives Center Orchestral Composition Competition.

This piece utilized the low brass paired with an intense-sounding string section. Sustained notes are used in the strings to create tension and the tuba is used for dramatic effect. Sharp notes on violins and violas create a feeling of anxiety, confusion, and frustration. This piece is akin to the feeling of being in a storm on the sea.