Athens is a musical reflection on the natural beauty of Athens, Ohio, where the composer began graduate studies. Inspired by the colors, animals, scenes, shifting seasons, and the feelings they evoke, the piece captures the essence of a full year through sonic imagery. Each section highlights a unique element of the landscape, forming a gentle cycle of change, wonder, and renewal.

Athens

Reflection is a work for double bass and Max patch that draws from the composer’s experiences in post-tonal analysis and interactive media. The piece explores post-tonal structures and extended techniques on the double bass, interwoven with real-time processing and electronic manipulation developed through Max programming. Reflecting on a semester of growth, the work bridges theory and technology. 

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