Inspired by bio-luminescent plankton that glow in the dark, flashing arpeggio figures, the hum of rapid harmonics and a variety of extended techniques evoke this most magical of phenomena to scintillating effect. Sea of Stars was written in January 2020 and premiered by Lauren Scott and Eleanor Turner in an online performance in October 2020.

Originally written for lever harp & pedal harp duo, Lauren Scott has subsequently arranged this piece for harp quartet.
The quartet version can be played on 4 pedal harps or mixture of lever & pedal harps.
 
Performance notes:
There are various extended techniques throughout this piece. Xylophonics, xylophonic-harmonics & tremolo glissando. These are all demonstrated in a video by the composer which can be viewed in the YouTube sliding panel below.

The taps should be with the flat of the fingers (like slapping a bongo) and not using knuckles. Vary  where you tap on the soundboard to create interesting drum sounds. 
The harmonic sections are backing figures to the main melody in the other parts and shouldn’t overshadow the main melody. They are sparkles of bio-luminescent light.
This piece is very rhythmical and needs to be played strictly in time so that it grooves

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