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For full orchestra
4(pic)33(bcl)4(cbn)/4331/timp.3perc/hp/str

Original composition by Alice Hong

2026
Length - 5:30
Written for and premiered by the 2026 GMEA All-State 11/12 Full Orchestra

Scintillate explores the idea of light in motion: how a single point of brilliance can multiply, refract, and ultimately saturate the space around it. The piece begins with small gestures of light, driven by oscillating and repeating rhythmic figures. What starts as delicate motion gradually grows in density and breadth, expanding outward in waves. As the orchestral texture thickens, the spark remains embedded within the fabric of the music, driving the piece toward an expansive, luminous culmination.

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For solo violin and full orchestra
2(afl)+pic122 / 222 / 2perc / hp.pf.cel / str

Original composition by Alice Hong

2013 rev. 2018
Length - 7:00

Read and performed by Toronto Symphony Orchestra, Niagara Symphony Orchestra, Georgian Bay Orchestra, and Amersfoort Youth Orchestra

"The phoenix hope, can wing her way through the desert skies, and still defying fortune's spite; revive from ashes and rise." - Miguel de Cervantes.

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For full orchestra
2(pic)122 / 2221 / 3perc / hp.pf / str

Original composition by Alice Hong

2023
Length - 12:00
Written for and premired by the Georgia Tech Symphony Orchestra

LANDFALL is a reflection on the Asian experience in the face of rising hate and discrimination due to misinformation related to COVID-19. Rooted in the belief that compassion can be a form of resistance, this piece explores how empathy, solidarity, and pride in one’s heritage can triumph over fear and prejudice. Through moments of quiet strength and hope leading to bold defiance, LANDFALL is both a personal and collective statement, that no matter how loud the hate becomes, the power of unity and care will always speak louder.

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For full orchestra
2(pic)13(bcl)3(cbn) / 2221 / timp.3perc / hp.pf.cel / str

Original composition by Alice Hong

2025
Length - 11:00
Written for and premiered by the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra

What an honor it is to write a piece for the Atlanta Symphony Youth Orchestra, the youth orchestra that gave me countless cherished memories, life-long friendships, and the conviction to pursue a life of music.

Working on Eden gave me an opportunity to step back in the shoes of my high school self, looking forward all week to Saturday morning ASYO rehearsals in Atlanta Symphony Hall and getting a glimpse of what life was like to live and breathe music.

During my first year as a violinist in the ASYO, I was enrolled in AP Language, taught by Kelly Bryan at Walton High School. One of our assignments was an open-format project on "Paradise Lost" by John Milton, an epic about the book of Genesis from the Bible, and the exile of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden. For my project, I decided to compose a piece based on the epic. Over a decade later, I felt that it was fitting to take the theme I had written for "Paradise Lost" and give it life again. After all, ASYO was my paradise, my Eden.

And while I can't say that paradise has been lost after moving on beyond youth orchestra, I will always embrace my youth orchestra memories as a time of purest joy.

And thank you to the Atlanta Chamber Players and the judges of the Rapido! Cycle 7 Composition Contest - Jennifer Higdon, Michael Gandolfi, Gaetan Le Divelec, and Brian Raphael Nabors - for entrusting me with this work.