Abstract
I approached the writing of Variations in a more focused and directed manner than many of my previous works, by structuring the piece as a theme and variations. Some of the variations adhere more closely to the original theme by stating the theme in relatively unaltered ways, while others are looser interpretations, based upon verticalized harmonies from the theme’s melody. I do not usually use more traditional or straightforward forms in my pieces; it was my hope that by attempting to do so, that the listener’s perception of the piece would benefit from it.