Z
About the piece: Z was originally composed as part of the 24x24 challenge at Bowling Green State University. For this event, composers and performers are randomly paired together. Composers have 24 hours to compose a new piece for their performer, while the performer has 24 hours to learn and perform the piece. The rhythmic and melodic gestures of Z are influenced by the Greek dance zeibekiko. Many thanks to Sissi Fu, who was my performer for 24x24 and expressed interest in performing an expanded version of Z for my graduate composition recital.