Flee! (2021)
(Novella for string orchestra)

Composer note
Flee! is a novella, a short story, for string quartet. Imagine being captive, the opportunity arises, take a chance and flee, mixing the exuberance of restored freedom with the fear of recapture. At Sad, pause to think of those still in captivity, but not for long. Danger! During the four episodes in Evade – leap, hide, scurry, and project bravado until the coast is clear, and once again, Flee! Finally arriving at a place of Refuge, rejoice, then revel in new found freedom! Flee! is an exuberant experience for both players and audiences.

— Amy Riebs Mills