Commissioned and premiered by the Music from Copland House ensemble in June 2017.

The title Abjoyndon Crest is a combination of the words "abandon" and "join." I set out to write a fast, spirited, energetic romp of a work – something that embodies a sense of freedom and motion. Yet in all of the activity, an element gets lost very early on in the piece. Eventually this element is rejoined to the ensemble, rejuvenating the material. The "crest" in the title refers to the many upward scales in certain passages, as well as a trill motiv of mine that I associate with waves.

The gestures and themes of this piece are often relegated to one of three groups: piano, strings, and clarinet. These were arranged in patterns that provide a “cause and effect” structure to the music, with one instrument causing changes in the others. Despite the energy and sometimes chaos of the work, a sentimental feeling always exists under the surface, asserting itself when things get a bit too rowdy. The work ends with the instruments finally joining together with a sense of jolly cooperation.

Abjoyndon Crest (for clarinet, violin, cello, and piano)

WRITTEN AND PRODUCED BY qtz.
© 2018

LYRICS:

So you're a special someone, the sweetest something that I know
but don't get too excited, there's something I need to talk to you about
There's some confusion, you've gone delusional, you're coming off strong
Don't mean to hurt your pride, but I don't wanna lead you on

Said it's not that I don't like ya at all
You're just not the kind of lover I want
You belong in the friendzone
You belong in the friendzone

So sweet to hear you're fallin' but I can't say the same for me
So showerin' me with sweet nothings isn't a necessity
Don't ever want you to treat me like the girl of your dreams
Some things are better left as they are and I think you should just let it be

Said it's not that I don't like ya at all
You're just not the kind of lover I want
You belong in the friendzone
You belong in the friendzone
(Friendzone, friendzone)

I've been showing the signs, shuga
Read them as you go, and you would already know
You're making this harder than it has to b, shuga
Just stop rollin' your dice, 'cause we've already had this conversation more than twice
Said it's not that I don't like ya at all
You're just not the kind of lover I want
You belong in the friendzone
You belong in the friendzone

I said it's not that I don't like ya at all
You just happen not to be the type of lover I want
Yay-ee-ee-yay-eh
Friendzone
You belong in the friendzone

Going Direct

Friendzone

A work I did for talented young director TTW Production.

Watch the video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qaJyfx83qw
Check out his other works: https://www.facebook.com/TTWproduction/?eid=ARAc326vTumZU8k5OKgXyNxw94SGtlxcLXGhcuKxJbN5tik7176_7hMMxJpbzIywiA4uHWZZJkg9lhiJ

Illustration by Steinkirch

Sardinia

Disney's Aladdin, Jr.

A Whole New World (Performance)

ROMANTIC - Pianotuner of Earthquakes (DEMO)

EMOTiONS 01

Soundtrack composed by Tiffany Cuaresma for the 2019 short film 
"L U C I D" directed by Evie Masters, produced by Christine Mouton and Maya Cruz.

Music composed and produced by Tiffany Cuaresma.

Link to watch film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g_xODZW1QNQ&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10240130/?ref_=nm_knf_i2

Goodbye (LUCID OST)

Dream Sketch I

Performed in Fairchild Chapel.
Bassoon: Ellie Urich 
Viola: Jacqui Armbruster
Double Bass: Gavin VanWinkle-Bright
Recorded by Michael Gaspari 

Rain Collections
I. Fleeting
II. Pitter-Patter
III. Puddles
IV. Anticipation
V. Thunder
VI. Cats, dogs, and mud
VII. Collections

Rain Collections (2019)

- Composer

- Currently studying at Rice University

- Singer-Songwriter

- Vocalist

IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm9775711/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCXnEQyFFdwMt2ksl6dGbVYA

Instagram: @tiffanyj0y_

Goodbye (LUCID OST)

Tiffany Cuaresma

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