Intonations I (2021)

Intonations I is the first in a series of my works for voice+ that engage concepts of intimacy and affect. The voice’s embodied locale allows it to uniquely engage listeners, and in doing so, communicate not just through musical syntax and text, but also through tone, intonation, and through other tools in our non-linguistic vocal repertoire. This miniature juxtaposes intimate and percussive mouth sounds with more traditional vocalizations and sung material, dancing between them and creating a counterpoint of intimacy that is then emphasized with choreographed amplification.

This work was written for and dedicated to Liz Pearse with gratitude, and was premiered at the 2021 Ear Taxi Festival in Chicago, IL.

Full Program: https://issuu.com/eartaxifestival/docs/etf-program-book-final-issuu

Press: https://chicagoclassicalreview.com/2021/10/women-artists-take-the-spotlight-at-ear-taxi-festival/