Program Notes from March 2025:
"Forsaken," composed for solo clarinet, is a series of short movements exploring the feelings of and reactions to being left behind, isolated, or forsaken.
Each movement, with the exception of the final, is confined to its own unique pitch-class register: every pitch is assigned a single octave in which it may appear for the entirety of the movement. This creates a distinct sonic space for each movement to inhabit and explore, while also imposing a sense of restriction; the feeling of being “trapped” or alone.
I. Wandering — for Bb Clarinet
II. Sorrowfully — for Bb Bass Clarinet
III. Playfully — for Eb Clarinet
IV. Pensively — for A Clarinet
V. Tranquil — for Bb Clarinet
Movements II, III, and IV. may be performed on Bb Clarinet. Alternate transposed parts are included with download.
With immense gratitude to Lauren Enos and Dr. Kati Agócs.
Duration: ~12 minutes
Composed Spring of 2026
Program Notes from March 2025:
"Forsaken," composed for solo clarinet, is a series of short movements exploring the feelings of and reactions to being left behind, isolated, or forsaken.
Each movement, with the exception of the final, is confined to its own unique pitch-class register: every pitch is assigned a single octave in which it may appear for the entirety of the movement. This creates a distinct sonic space for each movement to inhabit and explore, while also imposing a sense of restriction; the feeling of being “trapped” or alone.
I. Wandering — for Bb Clarinet
II. Sorrowfully — for Bb Bass Clarinet
III. Playfully — for Eb Clarinet
IV. Pensively — for A Clarinet
V. Tranquil — for Bb Clarinet
Movements II, III, and IV. may be performed on Bb Clarinet. Alternate transposed parts are included with download.
With immense gratitude to Lauren Enos and Dr. Kati Agócs.
Duration: ~12 minutes
Composed Spring of 2026
