I used to wonder if I was done writing about sexual assault. Turns out: nope! As the world is confronting the Cornell gang rape…
The AI lies about me. (And probably you, too.)
It’s the beginning of the school year, which for me means it’s concert reporting season. BMI’s deadline is sometime in September or October—I look it up every year because I never remember—and I spend a good chunk of time hunting down programs from friends and colleagues as well as seeking out programs for performances that…
I’m Losing My YouTube Channel.
YouTube is going to delete my channel as part of their widespread censorship and suppression efforts. Let’s talk about it.
‘Echoes,’ a consortium: my first piece for cornet and piano
Good morning, friends, and happy Pride! Today I’m thrilled and proud to introduce you to a consortium that’s been in the works for months: Echoes, a five- to seven-minute piece for cornet and piano. I am joined on this project by Jen Oliverio (she/her), a dear friend and one of the most astounding performers I…
the cost(s) of visibility
Today, it’s hard for me to celebrate visibility. Instead, I’d rather tell you a story about what it can cost, even among close friends.
on my bodily autonomy
A year ago today, I got sterilized. Today I’m talking about why that was an important step for my bodily autonomy.
Let’s Talk About “Gender-Marginalized”
New starting with this blog: you can find some follow-up questions and a glossary of some of the terms I use at the end of the essay! This will be a feature I implement as needed across future posts. Hi, everyone. It’s been a bit since I last posted anything even quasi-regularly on here. I’m…
A new premiere and a residency: Hendrix College, March 4-7
CW: suicidality, anti-trans violence (brief mentions). Hi, y’all! I hope you’re all doing well. Today, I’ve got exciting news: I’m doing my first residency this upcoming week! This project has been in the works literally since last June, and I’m so excited about the piece that’s come to life from it and everything I’m about…
2023 in review: thank you all!
I’ve had a ton of fun with all of you in 2023, and I’m so grateful to have been a part of so many musical journeys. A quick recap, plus a score sale and some brief words on what’s next.
ICD 2023 Works Cited
Hi there! Below are the sources I used for my video and accompanying article on the Institute for Composer Diversity’s March 2023 data leak of marginalized composers’ information, including (estimated) 2,000+ composers whose data it shouldn’t have anymore. These sources are listed in order of appearance in the video, so it’s a slightly unconventionally formatted…
