UCLA

The current state of American politics is nothing short of tumultuous. The current state of American social issues is nothing short of disgraceful. The current state of American life is nothing short of surreal. A disconnect exists between the reality of life in our country and the image of our country that is projected within and beyond our borders. We project an idyllic state to the rest of the world, when in actuality, our politics are far from ideal.

Instrumentation: 3 Violins, 3 Violas, 3 Cellos, Double Bass, and Piano

This work may be performed by the 10 string players listed above, or by a string orchestra with at least: 15 violins, 9 violas, 9 cellos, and 3 double basses.