How would you describe yourself without using terms like “masculine” and “feminine?” In a world where many titles, adjectives, and professions are heavily, aggressively gendered, it’s often easy to blithely accept the terms others deem most suitable for us. For some, these fit perfectly, but the words the rest of
Read MoreHello, friends, and happy 2022! As we venture forth into a new year, I’m really excited to announce that I’m launching my first-ever consortium today with the help of my dear friend and collaborator Ashley Killam. I’ve wanted to run consortia for awhile, and this year, I finally have the
Read MoreHi again, everyone. Thank you all so, so much for the love and support you’ve given me over the past few days. I’m extraordinarily lucky to be in community with so many who respond to a new name with joy and affirmation. A bunch of you also extended that enthusiasm
Read MoreA lot of the lessons I’ve learned in music school were designed for my male peers. Or, at least, they were designed to *work* for my male peers.
Read MoreI told some friends I was considering pitching a project I’d be bandleading. It didn’t go as planned.
Read MoreMy dear readers, friends, colleagues, and peers, I’ve had the time of my life in 2019 working with a series of commissioners on new works and bringing many of my 2018 pieces to the stage for the first time. By my best count, I’ve written almost an hour of music
Read MoreI don’t like being the only gender-marginalized person in an ensemble. Let’s talk about why.
Read MoreOnce upon a time, I accidentally opened up a Title IX investigation. “Lead the change,” a professor told me. Hang onto your hats; it gets weirder.
Read MoreAs I’m transitioning from being a full-time student to a professional, I’m reflecting on how my vulnerability shapes my creative practice—and vice versa.
Read MoreLet’s talk about how we tell each other we like each other. (Hint: it’s complicated.)
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