Olivia's Autumn

Olivia’s Autumn is a nine-song rock opera featuring a rock band, string quartet, and alto saxophone. I composed this piece to fulfill the capstone requirement for my music composition degree. The story follows Ezra and Olivia, two characters whose friendship begins in school and is sparked by a shared love of music and creativity. As their bond deepens, the arrival of autumn mirrors the shifting seasons of their relationship. Eventually Ezra’s ambitions to leave their home take root, bringing cold winds that slowly cause their friendship to wither and eventually autumn gives into the coldness of winter leaving Olivia all alone. The goal of this rock opera is to entertain and provide a professional production for attendants while also providing a learning experience for the students involved. It will be performed on March 10th at 7:30 PM in the Music Building. The performance for UMCUR will include a live performed excerpt of the piece or a professionally filmed and edited concert video will be premiered.