All Rivers at Once (2020, arr. 2025)

clarinet and tenor saxophone

Duration: 5’30”

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“All Rivers at Once” is the title of a poem by the 13th century poet, Rumi. The following excerpt from the poem inspired the creation of this piece:

What is the body?
Endurance.
What is love?
Gratitude.
What is hidden in our chests?
Laughter.
What else?
Compassion.

– Rumi

This version was written for Bryan Conger (clarinet) and Shawna Pennock (tenor sax) and premiered at the UNLV Nextet concert March 24, 2025. A recording is available on all digital platforms.