Robert Langenfeld Compositions

About the commission
Commissioned by the Kickapoo High School Orchestra, conducted by Ms. Annie Honeycutt, for their performance at the 2026 Missouri Music Educators Association, Margaritaville
Lake Resort, Missouri

Program Notes
Humanity has always looked to the night sky for answers. We search for meaning in the stars, and in doing so, we find hope. For me, gazing into the night sky has always put life into perspective. It reminds us how small our world is compared to the vastness of the cosmos, and how our differences and disagreements fade in the grand scale of the universe. In the wake of light, pouring in from millions of stars in our galaxy, the important things become much more clear.
“In The Wake Of Light” is my reflection on this philosophy. It’s about being hopeful for the future and focusing on the things that matter most. It mirrors my own thoughts and feelings whenever I look up at the night sky: a sense of joy, wonder, and optimism for what lies ahead.
Robert Langenfeld, October 6th, 2025 – Kansas City, Missouri

Ensembles:   Full Orchestra

Genres:   Orchestra