Watercolor Sun | WVU Percussion Ensemble

Experience the warm, uplifting sounds of *Watercolor Sun*, composed by Ivan Trevino and performed by the *WVU Percussion Ensemble*. This beautiful marimba quartet captures feelings of gratitude, joy, and connection through shimmering harmonies and rhythmic interplay.

Performers:
Jeremy Rogers • Emily Arnett • Isaac Beverlin • Jude Thomas

About the Piece:
Watercolor Sun (2023) was commissioned by the Grammy Award–winning ensemble Third Coast Percussion. Written for a single 4.3-octave marimba, the work explores warmth, light, and the emotional depth of shared musical moments.

“I've been friends with the members of Third Coast for many years and have watched them from afar with much admiration. It brings me great joy to write music for them.

There are moments in life that create a feeling I can't quite describe—like waking up in a sunlit room, sharing a meal with old friends, or going on a road trip with someone you love. There's a jovial, euphoric feeling to it. I feel it when I catch the sunrise with my family, and I feel it when I play music too. Maybe it is gratitude, or peace, or something in between. Whatever this feeling is, it is at the heart of Watercolor Sun.”
— Ivan Trevino, Nov. 2023

From the Ensemble Coach:

“Watercolor Sun was so much fun to work on! From a coaching perspective, there are many opportunities to teach musicality and connect with other musicians in the ensemble. The four freshmen (now sophomores) in the group were so receptive to feedback and truly grew as musicians and performers through playing this piece.”
— Jake Voight, Ensemble Coach

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Video Credits
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