Inspired by the last of the virgin tallgrass prairie of the Flint Hills in east central Kansas, this is scored for 4 C flutes and string orchestra (There is some piccolo on the flute 1 part). A version of this piece is also available for four flutes and piano (FQP-46).

Instrumentation

• Flute 1 (and Piccolo)
• Flute 2
• Flute 3
• Flute 4

• Violin 1
• Violin 2
• Viola
• Cello
• Contrabass
• Piano Reduction

2011 NFA Newly Published Music Competition Finalist