About the piece:

During the summer of 2020, I was dealing with emotional strife and depression. Instead of letting those emotions get the better of me, I wanted to put all of that and the energy into my work and thus Persevering was what came out of it. Originally scored for Pierrot ensemble, Persevering is a three-movement work with a purpose to bring forth the attributes of perseverance, showcasing three relatable scenarios. The movements are titled:

1. Gradually Overwhelming is the feeling of anxiety and depression collaborating together to combat my emotional well-being.

2. Loneful Endeavors starts out with the vibraphone being ‘The Loneful Endeavor’. What to look for in this movement is the pairing, for each pair represents a couple, a relationship and how each pair blends into the texture as the next pair comes in.

3. Worth the Wait is the homestretch, the feeling that you have successfully persevered.

Instrumentation:

Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, Piano, Percussion

Percussion instruments:

~Maracas

~Vibraphone (2 bows needed, motor optional)

~Four Concert Toms (Low, Medium-Low, Medium, High)

~Hi-Hat

Performance History:

March 11, 2022 - Senior Composition Recital - Forbes Center for the Performing Arts

September 18, 2022 - fivebyfive modern chamber ensemble - Hatch Hall | Eastman School of Music - Rochester, NY

September 11, 2021 - [PREMIERE] Juventas New Music Ensemble - Multicultural Arts Center - Cambridge, MA