QUIESCENCE: ADAGIO FOR STRINGS

Composer, Orchestrator: Michael Mechem • Performed by the 39-piece Budapest Scoring Orchestra + Upright Bass: Kevin Axt • Mixed and Mastered by John Witt Chapman

Quiescence: Adagio for Strings

DEDICATION SUITE — Featuring Movements I, II,and IV

Dedication Suite for Orchestra is a ten-movement orchestral work dedicated to individuals who have had a profound personal and musical influence. Each movement reflects meaningful experiences, relationships, and artistic inspirations that have shaped my journey as both a musician and composer.

The selected movements presented here offer an introduction to the larger work and its musical landscape.

© 2026 Michael Mechem. All rights reserved.

Performance realizations produced and mixed by Michael Mechem, featuring selected live instrumental performances.

These performance realizations introduce Dedication Suite for Orchestra while conveying the composer's intended tempos, pacing, orchestration, and musical character. They are an important step toward bringing the work to live orchestral performance.

Movement I – Overture (Dedicated to Bob Rozario)
Michael Mechem / Composer, Orchestrator
Movement II – Long Time Ago – Flugelhorn Solo: Kye Palmer (Dedicated to John Von Ohlen)
Michael Mechem / Composer, Orchestrator
Movement IV - Jim Song - Clarinet Solo: Julian Tanaka (Dedicated to Jim Beard)
Michael Mechem / Composer, Orchestrator