Gateways, for solo tuba and spoken word
Instrumentation: solo tuba and spoken word
Year Composed: 2022
Premiered in June 2022 at the International Women’s Brass Conference
Program Notes:
The first work in my Visions Series of autobiographical pieces for tuba and spoken word, Gateways, describes the difficulties those with marginalized identities face when trying to succeed in the field by trying to get past gatekeepers. While it may seem that the path is straightforward for everyone, systemic issues lead to disadvantages for those outside of the majority. After trying so hard to play the game and failing, the character is burned out and decides to team up with others rejected by the system to form their own “gates.”
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.