Happy playing, and hold on tight.

It ends on a bare, open 5th. No resolution. The race is over, but the adrenaline isn't. Brilliant.

The piece was inspired by a literal "ride" through the Pennsylvania countryside. Following a 2002 composer’s forum at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Hazo followed his friend and mentor, Jack Stamp

The middle chorale. The score indicates molto legato . A trumpet or flugelhorn soloist plays a soaring line while the ensemble hums chords. This is the 'emotional heart' of the 12-minute ride.

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