American Composer's Forum – BandQuest Series – Grade 3

Mosaic is an aural representation of the varied qualities each of us possess and contribute to the whole of our American society. As a kaleidoscopeof various musical elements coming together, this work evokes a visual of mosaics – tiny tiles individually glued together to create a broader image. Composer Stephen Paulus integrates layers of sound with varying metersthat feature every instrument in the band.