Sarah Ake

Now that the concert has ended, I’ve been thinking about how meaningful the night was. It was an honor to have my pieces— Daises in the Wind  and Portal of Reflect —performed alongside so many other beautiful works. The variety of music from the other composers and performers made the concert truly special. Daises in the Wind  was written in memory of two people who passed away and focuses on how their families coped with that loss. Portal of Reflect  invites listeners to look at the world...

Behind the scenes of my composition lies a world of quiet emotion and reflection. Each note carries the weight of farewell and the tenderness of love, shaped through countless hours of listening and feeling. This piece tells the story of Daisy Bentes Pessoa  and Sandra Bentes Pessoa —their final breaths, their whispered wishes for their family to live on in joy and peace. Through melodies that rise and fade, I tried to capture the serenity they have found, free from pain and suffering, and...

I’m beyond thrilled and grateful to be featured on the poster and booklet for UAB Music Tech! Seeing myself representing this amazing...