Ancient wing for solo flute

Archaeopteryx (Ancient Wing) was a prehistoric animal, presumably the "missing link" between reptiles and birds. I portrayed the dual nature of the animal by writing music that represents it both as a lizard-like motionless reptile, suddenly scuttling through the forest, as well as an ungainly bird, striving to fly and to sing. The quick key slapped figures between sections represent its wings flapping and the pitter-patter of its small feet scurrying away.