Scherzo

I composed Scherzo as a reminder to not take myself too seriously. As I worked on this piece, the concept behind it gravitated more towards the importance of feeling and expressing joy during a time when it’s so easy to get sucked into the darkness. More importantly, joy can be a powerful tool for change, especially when expressed by the collective.

Live performance in Smith Hall, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. 7 December 2024