Zachary Davis

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This piece is a celebration of the natural world, and the magic that comes alive during the autumn season. The choir acts as a storyteller, relaying ancient tales of joyous festivities, inviting the magic that comes with such mirth.

The Harvest Moon

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This piece is a short and simple adaptation of Matsuo Basho's haiku, "[An ancient pond!]." It conveys the beauty and serenity of nature and how our own perception of nature brings great joy into our lives. It is designed for any size TTB group.


[An ancient pond!] 
- Matsuo Basho (1644-1694); English translation by William George Aston

An ancient pond!
With a sound from the water
Of the frog as it plunges in.

An Ancient Pond

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"Jesse" is a setting of the famous Kyrie text from the Mass ordinary. The piece focuses on the experiences of loss, grief, and the unique identity that death takes on when one is mourning.

Jesse

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LIBELLVLA (pronounced "libellula") is the Italian word for dragonfly. While the name might suggest a type of character or narrative, this piece is actually more of an aesthetic, sonic exploration, detached from any prescribed or predetermined meaning. Ultimately, LIBELLVLA is a glimpse into my mind as a composer, learning to trust my ears —and more importantly, my gut— to create something I find beautiful.

LIBELLVLA

Piano Trio- Violin, Cello, Piano Trio

This piece is inspired by Paulo Coelho's novel "The Alchemist" and captures the journey across Spain to the Sahara Desert, culminating at the Pyramids of Giza. (Note: this piece is not endorsed by, sponsored by, originating from, or affiliated with Paul Coelho and/or Coelho's novel "The Alchemist")

The Alchemist

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These two rounds are lighthearted and require a medium level of difficulty to learn. The first round, "The Queen's Round," uses text from Lewis Carroll's "Through the Looking-Glass, and What Alice Found There," and the second round, "Pluto the Cat," uses words of my own invention. While these pieces are designed for treble voices, they remain functionally the same with any combination of voice ranges/types.

Two Rounds for Treble Voices

Three/Four-Part Full Score

Otherwise known as Flammulina filiformis, the enokitake mushroom is instantly recognizable for its tall and slender shape. I have found the biology behind various species of mushrooms fascinating, and the enokitake mushroom, in particular, inspired me to write this piece filled with mystical whimsy and dramatics.

Enokitake

Piano Duet-2 Pianos, 4 Hands

"Midnight Musings" is my love letter to the beauty of the night. Throughout my life, I have felt a deep connection to the universe when the sheer veil of nighttime allows me to gaze into the star-spotted heavens above us. It's such a spiritual, glorious occasion, and these poems reflect specific emotional experiences enhanced by the night's energy. "What Do I Care for Morning" comically captures my adoration for the peacefulness of nighttime, and "To Sleep" reminds me of my mother singing lullabies to me as a child, shielding me from the harsh realities of life. However, nighttime can also heighten painful emotions. "Moon Tonight" represents the grieving of losing a loved one, and "The Star Dial" explores the loneliness of unrequited love. All of these experiences gain deeper nuance during the dark hours of the night, and I have found music to be the most illuminating way to communicate such feelings.

Midnight Musings

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Le Giunchiglie, meaning "the daffodils" in Italian, is an exploration of the sound of the Western US through the perspective of my great-grandfather, a first-generation Italian-American, whose parents immigrated to California at the turn of the century.

Le Giunchiglie

Violin Solo

"For A Cynic" is set to the poem of the same name by Countee Cullen (1903-1946), a prominent activist during the Harlem Renaissance. His relationship to his queer identity is one that has been often ignored when discussing this period of activism, and it sets the backdrop for this piece. Often, LGBTQ+ people are told to live in fear of what fate lies for them after death, and this piece aims to express the apathy many LGBTQ+ people have developed for such sentiments.

For A Cynic

High/Medium Solo

The concept of a self-portrait fascinates me because our reflections shine back at us much more than we realize. Reflections are everywhere; we just have to observe them. With this in mind, I wanted to create a self-portrait of my identity through music, examining how the manifestations of my shadows and reflections represent my physical and emotional existence.

Shadows & Reflections

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