COMPOSING IN THE CONTEMPORARY WORLD

As someone who has lived primarily in the twenty-first century, my experiences with challenging musical discussions have boiled down to "what's the point?" Of course, that's a massive simplification, but with so much music already written and more being composed every day, "the point" is a great place to start. Therefore, my task as a composer is to create engaging and thoughtful music that can at least start a conversation. If my work creates a positive experience for any listener, then I consider that a success, no matter how small.