PROGRAM NOTES

Compulsions is a work that represents the challenges of living with anxiety and OCD. To a certain extent, dealing with these issues and recognizing the extent of how they interfere with daily activities is difficult. As a result, this leads to frustration, obsessive thoughts, and repetitive tendencies, causing additional apprehension and dwindling time. This piece aims to evoke a sense of serenity while expressing the challenges of anxiety.

PERFORMANCES

• American Modern Ensemble, Mostly Modern Festival, Saratoga Springs, NY, 06/17/2022, conducted by Ethan Osman, performed by Keve Wilson (oboe), Gina Cuffari (bassoon), Matt Ward (percussion), Joseph Rebman (harp), JJ Johnson (viola), and Brent Edmonson (bass).