About the Piece

This piece was composed for and premiered at my daughter Ainsley's baptism and in the aftermath of my son Brayden being stillborn.

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A rAy of Hope is filled with optimism and brightness, notably emitted by the uplifting oboe melody and the steady pulse in the piano.  A contrasting middle section might be considered as backward looking, a little bit darker in its content before the bright, optimistic sounds of the opening return.

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This piece can be paired with The Color of a Rose, in which case, it should be played second in the set.

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