Program Notes

Star Bits is inspired by the tiny crystalline objects of the same name found throughout the video game “Super Mario Galaxy.” The star bits are a collectible item that can be seen falling from the sky, bursting out of hidden locations, bouncing around the stage, or floating in groups forming various geometric patterns. I believe that, if personified, these star bits would have a quirky disposition similar to my own, and my portrayal of this aesthetic is the driving force behind this piece.

duration: c. 6'30"

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