A piece commissioned and performed by the Urban Playground Chamber Orchestra, directed by Tom Cunningham. Performed at Queens College, Feb. 23, 2016.
Program Note: "Whenever I get to a certain point in building a familiar to close relationship with someone, the topic inevitably surfaces. “Well, I have chronic anxiety and depression, so I take these pills to regulate my day-to-day existence in the world.” After Tom Cunningham, (UPCO director and the piece’s commissioner) told me that the commission theme centered around one’s personal take on the concept of “adequacy”, I immediately thought of my daily interaction with depression and anxiety, and by proxy, the medication that is supposed to help.
“I take these pills” is such a direct statement, and one which I say with intent but without drama, without stigma. I find it quite satisfying to express such a significant, yet ordinary part of my life through a piece of my own music."
Commissioned by Urban Playground Chamber Orchestra in 2016, with performances sc
