some new works coming along. i was asked by Ramon Castillo to write a piece using a solo instrument that will be looped electronically and manipulated live, and i am currently sketching ideas for that - not sure of a name just yet, but i've been very interested in the concepts behind tiling / "girih" patterns in islamic buildings, and periodic/aperiodic patterning, and so i think there'll be some underlying concepts with that..
i also have begun to work on a collection of small "snapshot" pieces - found sounds, and music composed around them, at any given time. the first one is based around a recording of birds outside of my window in the morning. the audio is available on my soundcloud!
last, a new choral piece, using yet another franz wright text, superimposed with the greek text "Αἰωνία ἡμνήμη", which stands for "may your memory be eternal" (Eonia imnimi is the transliteration.) i've begun to experiment with new ways of using isorhythm, which really shine in this piece.
check out the new layout on the website, too! i added a new portfolio and bio page, along with an updated contact page. feel free to reach out on any of those websites if you need any work done, or private lessons!
-j
