Growing Wings

Instrumentation

Solo C or bass flute

Duration

4:00

Tempo

Playful ♩ = 90

Delivery Method

Digital Download

Notes on the piece

When I was asked to write a solo flute piece for 7-year-old Julia Coelho about dragons, I knew exactly what it was going to be about. When I was her age, I had a dragon obsession as well. I devoured books, movies, anything about dragons I could get my hands on. I also had every How to Train Your Dragon figurine under the sun. I wanted this piece to be a playful celebration of Julia’s love for dragons, and a way for her to remember it far in the future. Growing Wings is the story of a small dragonet learning how to fly. She doesn’t get it the first time, but she keeps trying, and her determination pays off. I hope you enjoy her journey while you play this piece, and that it serves as a reminder that it’s not about flying the first time, it’s the perseverance and path to success that matters.