This is a piece I wrote in 1988 that was finally premiered in 2012 by Benjamin Belew at a Monterey County Composers Forum Concert. In a way, this music is what America means to me. It doesn’t come from anything deliberate, but simply is there in my heart. I have a feeling, though, that a lot of Americans would agree with me. I don’t mean to sound overly sentimental, and I realize there are problems here too, but we have something in our hearts that’s strong and abiding. For a video, this music suggested a love story from America’s heartland. The sheet music is available from me. Email: dvic56@aol.com
