Remembrances

Sometimes my everyday life feels so unremarkable or routine that I may not remember what I did last week. However, in the midst of the ups and downs of life, there are notable moments. In this piece, I describe the emotions I feel when a new experience unexpectedly seizes me. I accomplish this by using two contrasting melodies that merge, yet maintain their individual identities. The second melody demonstrates my attempt to possess the experience as memory. As the piece progresses the memory ripens until it delightfully lingers. This memory is a treasured possession that will not be forgotten.