Jacob Grice - Fireflies At Dusk for Pierrot Ensemble (2026)

Program Notes: In addition to reflecting the rich diversity and order in nature (such as examples of synchronous flashing), the fact that fireflies utilize a spectrum of light visible to human beings allows them to provide joy to countless humans who observe their displays. Thus, in addition to fulfilling a necessary individual purpose related to reproduction, the fireflies offer an aesthetic benefit to people. - New World Encyclopedia Note to Performers: This piece should be atmospheric in nature, attempting to capture the symphony of crepuscular insect life in the great plains. The opening and closing Mysterioso sections should be played almost arhythmically; the clarinet and flute should never play strictly in time together during their wind sounds, and the violin and cello should never play together during their repeated double-stop figures.