Foundations, for solo tuba and spoken word
Instrumentation: solo tuba and spoken word
Year Composed: 2023
Premiered in June 2023 at the International Women’s Brass Conference
Program Notes:
Foundations is about those who came before me to lay the groundwork for where I am today. Reflecting through my lineage as a granddaughter of Haitian and Antiguan immigrants, I honor the sacrifices and hardships they endured to allow me to have the life I have today. “My house wasn’t built in a day,” and while it seems as if things are easy, that is rooted in hundreds of years of decisions.
Due to the autobiographical nature of this work, it is not available for purchase. If you are interested in commissioning a similar work, please reach out to me.