Dusk

As the first piece I've written, Dusk will always hold a special place in my heart. Though I wrote the piece in 7th grade, I rewrote it two years later for its premiere at the Seven Lakes High School Spring Concert in May of 2021. Dusk is a piece about transition, attempting to convey the subtle eagerness one has for moving on to a new chapter of life with the unspoken weight of leaving the old one behind.

There may not be a true narrative in the piece, but it nonetheless connects with its audience through a universal emotional core. Dusk is the setting sun, serving as both a promise and reminder of the inevitable passage of time and the memories made along that incredible journey. Written from the perspective of a child growing up, this piece speaks to the complex and overwhelming emotions that come with experiencing change after change brought about by life. Yet, the final note lingers, a reminder that though a new morning will arrive, the memories will always remain.