Beautiful! You really have a great variety of sounds from the orchestra in here. I like the song structure too, ups and downs, as you say in the description. Very calming and peaceful overall. Nothing to complain about :)

I like the acoustic sound design and waltzy vibe at the beginning. The whimsical string lines at :32 and reverb-heavy atmosphere really contribute a lot to the texture, and you do a great job of giving the composition a dynamic feel. The mallets at 1:45 are especially nice - I wish they were a bit more prominent in the mix, actually. The upbeat mood and cutesy sound design really win me over here. If I had to criticize one thing, it might be that the progression feels a bit slow-paced at times, but in the context of the piece, that often helps to sell the emotional qualities here. Overall, the composition, sound design, production quality, and atmosphere are all great. Keep it up, Jotrocken! ^_^

Mixing, mastering, and balance
1.75/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
1.25/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
2/2
Instrumentation and sound design
1/1
Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
1.5/1.5
Originality and uniqueness
1/1
Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
.75/1
Composite score
9.25/10

This is amazing!! Rly hope you get to the next round