When I Am with You, a Song Cycle for Queer Love

Document Type

Creative works or constructive object presentation

Campus where you would like to present

Ellensburg

Event Website

https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source

Start Date

16-5-2021

End Date

22-5-2021

Keywords

Music, Song, LGBTQ+, Diversity

Abstract

“When I Am with You, a Song Cycle for Queer Love” is a set of eight love songs composed by Matthew Shreve, featuring the poetry of Imagist poet Amy Lowell (1874-1925). Each song, a moment in time, that follows the loose narrative of a flourishing relationship, from bud to bloom — from the thrill of young love to the building of a nurturing home life. This presentation outlines compositional techniques, a short description of Amy Lowell’s life and legacy, and piano and voice performance by CWU alumna Ruth Newkirk. Winner, College of Arts and Humanities Presentation Award

Faculty Mentor(s)

Gayla Blaisdell

Department/Program

Music

Additional Mentoring Department

https://cwu.studentopportunitycenter.com/when-i-am-with-you-a-song-cycle-for-queer-love/

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May 16th, 12:00 PM May 22nd, 12:00 PM

When I Am with You, a Song Cycle for Queer Love

Ellensburg

“When I Am with You, a Song Cycle for Queer Love” is a set of eight love songs composed by Matthew Shreve, featuring the poetry of Imagist poet Amy Lowell (1874-1925). Each song, a moment in time, that follows the loose narrative of a flourishing relationship, from bud to bloom — from the thrill of young love to the building of a nurturing home life. This presentation outlines compositional techniques, a short description of Amy Lowell’s life and legacy, and piano and voice performance by CWU alumna Ruth Newkirk. Winner, College of Arts and Humanities Presentation Award

https://digitalcommons.cwu.edu/source/2021/CAH/21