Dance Adjacent

2023

for flute, violin, viola, and cello

ca. 7 min

Catherine Gregory, flute; Eunice Kim, violin;
David Samuel, viola; Mihai Marica, cello

Program Notes:

Composed for the 2023 Hidden Valley Emerging Composers Intensive, Dance Adjacent is seen through the eyes of a person on the edge of a dance floor. For some people, dancing and socializing comes naturally. For others, fear, anxiety, and stress can take over their entire mind and body. That first step into an unfamiliar environment can be overwhelming, but also exhilarating, like waiting in line for a rollercoaster. In these moments, butterflies will fill your stomach with excitement and nervousness. Dance Adjacent attempts to capture that feeling.

2024 Ohio Federation of Music Clubs: First Prize

Will be featured at the 2024 New Music Festival in Bowling Green, OH.