My work is inspired by all of the music that surrounds me, from the songs I grew up singing in synagogue to the classical music both new and old that I’ve spent hours working on in orchestras and chamber ensembles. While part of my role as a composer is to be a creative with novel artistic visions, a revolutionary, and an engine for social change, I find it just as important to be the modern-day court jester: I aim to write music that people from all backgrounds will enjoy and connect with.