“too” is an exploration of duality. It is a reflection of how seemingly opposite parts of oneself can exist at the same time, and also exist separately. In each section, this process can be expressed and felt with ease, or with a certain amount of tension because of the common assumption that an individual must exist in a single pathway within the norms of society--whether it be one’s role as a woman, as a musician, as a parent, etc. This piece is intended to challenge this idea by asserting that whoever you are, whatever you are--you can achieve all that you yearn for, too.


too was premiered by the Central Washington University Percussion Ensemble on February 24th 2022. 


Instrumentation: 

Player 1 - Vibraphone 3.5, Concert Snare 
Player 2 - Vibraphone 3.5, Concert Snare
Player 3 - Vibraphone 4.0, Low Tom
Player 4 - Marimba 4.3, Concert Snare
Player 5 - Marimba 4.3, Low Tom
Player 6 - Marimba 5.0
Player 7 - Drumset (4 piece)

too by Chaiya D. Odle

(a)hold is a nostalgic marimba work that is based off of a graphic poem that I wrote during lockdown. I had moved away from my home state of Washington to Southern California for a short time, to continue pursuing my dreams that I had been planning in a grand five year plan, to give myself a challenge of solo traveling, and be closer to a handful of dear friends. The poem and solo explores the idea of holding on to something, whether it be an idea, purpose, or person, and how attachment can be filled with hope, vulnerability, and love--yet also be a force that prevents one from growing, or keeps one in a space that may not be healthy for them.


(a)hold  was premiered by Chaiya D. Odle on October 18th 2021 at Central Washington University.

Instrumentation: 
Marimba (5.0 Octave)

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