States

solo piano (2002)
* for young pianists

I. In A State

II. Inner Turmoil

III. Daze

IV. Meditative

Duration: 5:20

Program Note

States was commissioned by the Summer Institute for Contemporary Piano Performance at New England Conservatory, Stephen Drury, Director, in 2002. The pieces are intended as tone studies for the early advanced pianist, and explore some contemporary notation techniques while reflecting on states of mind in adolescence.