David Rubino
Featured Works
Difficulty: Advanced
Duration: 16 minutes
Description: Written following a trip to Washington, D.C., this suite explores some of the city’s most famous monuments and landmarks through music. The first movement is a musical promenade along the National Mall, using varied musical colors to evoke the character of the monuments encountered along the way. The second movement takes the listener to the White House, where a delightful melody with staccato accompaniment gives way to a bold arrangement of the presidential hymn Hail to the Chief. The third and final movement turns to the United States Capitol, bringing the suite to its conclusion.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Duration: 8 minutes
Description: This suite was written following a trip to the beautiful Mackinac Island in Michigan. Set in two movements, it begins with the elegant minuet Dinner at Mission Point Resort, which captures the charm and atmosphere of its exquisite restaurant. The second and final movement, Carriage Tour, takes us on a musical tour of the island, inspired by its famous horse-drawn carriage tours.
Difficulty: Intermediate
Duration: 10 minutes
Description: Written following a trip to Door County, this suite captures impressions of this beautiful region in four movements. Hike at Peninsula State Park evokes a walk through the woods; Lunch at Al Johnson's captures the lively, convivial atmosphere of a meal at this historic restaurant; Afternoon at Ephraim Beach reflects the peacefulness of sitting on the beach on a sunny August afternoon; and the finale, Sunset over Lake Michigan, brings the suite to a serene conclusion.