Letter from Sado - Commissioned by American Composers Forum

Letter from Sado is an exciting piece for young band designed to draw out the musicality in young players. With a focus on interpretation of an ancient haiku poem with natural imagery, performers are invited to become decision makers about specific sections in the music. Their decisions include ideas regarding tempo, dynamics and articulation in order to represent a "wild stormy sea" and a "still starry night." Free interdisciplinary curriculum for teaching Sado is available at