COMPOSITIONS

Composing grew out of a natural fascination with music. Even as a small child, I made up songs or “arranged” new versions of songs. But it was in middle school I made a miraculous discovery that turned me loose—staff paper.

For me, music has always been a lens to experience the world—a way to celebrate beauty, happiness and nature. And also a way to explore discomfort, pain and loss, a way to make sense out of chaos. a way to communicate..

My influences have ranged from works by Libby Larsen and Edgar Meyer, to Thomas Cole’s The Voyage of Life paintings and Yuri Dojc’s photographic commentary on “universal loss.”  I am fascinated by how many ways music can be manipulated to express an idea or feeling.

My works have been performed at the National Flute Convention, MIT, Agnes Scott College, as well as Harvard University, Boston Conservatory and Carnegie Hall. I’ve written pieces for friends, colleagues and ensembles—music that includes flute as well as piano, violin and clarinet.  I studied composition with Ronald Byrnside, Larry Bell, John Clement Adams and John Heiss.

Music is so much more nuanced and real than words. Through my music, I explore the boundaries and depths of emotions, discover what I can, and then share this translated experience with  others—to share in being fully human.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

To order scores and parts, please contact Bonnie.