Growth and Honesty is a creative exploration of both my current and previous practice styles. It is an electronic piece which utilises short sample files performed by the ensemble that were later manipulated and processed to produce both sonic and acoustic extracts. The opening consists of ambient and lyrical gestures which closely relate to previous areas of my practice. This later transitions into an energetic and rhythmic section that became the fundamental exploration of a style which was current for me. Through the assistance of both Lloyd Coleman and the ensemble members Growth and Honesty has allowed me to explore abstract ideas and continue my growth, as a recent graduate. But, ultimately what was most important was simply enjoying the process of making sounds, without feeling the need to establish a concept: growing and developing as a composer.

“Some people above all wish to conform to the rules, I wish only to render what I can hear. There is no theory. You have only to listen. Pleasure is the law.” Claude Debussy