Carson Cooman's "Nantucket Dreaming" series continues with "Shakemo Dreaming" for String Orchestra

In 2002, Carson Cooman began a series of musical compositions deeply connected to the landscape of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. Although each piece is an individual work, certain attributes are shared among them, and when completed, the entire cycle could be performed as an evening-length work.

The latest work in the series is Shakemo Dreaming for string orchestra. The five minute work was commissioned for the Bohuslav Martinů Philharmonic. To quote the composer's performance notes :

Shawkemo Dreaming (2009) for string orchestra is dedicated to Robert Moran. The title refers to Shawkemo, a region of Nantucket Island, Massachusetts. This work is one of a variety of pieces deeply connected to the landscape of Nantucket.

Overlooking the harbor and conservation preserves, Shawkemo imparts a sense of
peace, amidst gentle wind and sky. The work begins with bell-like tolling through
which a freely lyrical melody is unfolded. This melodic material is developed, building to small climaxes, before the work settles into a reposed conclusion.

The score and the complete performance set is available for sale in our orchestral music catalog.