Opus 16

Anxiety!

Concert Aria No. 2 in D Minor

Lyrics by Jules Dawkins

I composed this aria for a group assignment in my high school's Psychology 12 course, to depict a case study on Social Anxiety Disorder for which classmate Jules Dawkins wrote the lyrics. For this publication, the lyrics have been slightly modified to better depict a more universal experience of anxiety—in any shape or form.

This work not only marks the end of my high school career, but also the start of my journey into adulthood, as well as the overcoming of my very own anxiety. With my knowledge of the human brain breadtened through my time taking Psychology, this aria became a turning point in my life—a testament to the triumph over my personal fears. Through this aria, I hope to have not only brought attention the universal struggle of anxiety, but also will find be able to my own path towards growth and new social connections.

General Score Information


Started..................................26 May, 2023Completed.................................20 Jun, 2023
Score Publish Date...............25 Jun, 2023

Genre......................................................Aria

Keys................................D Minor, D MajorDuration............................................04:26Tempi (BPM)............................60, 152, 84
Bar Count.............................................163Note Count........................................6782Time Signatures...................2/2, 3/4, 4/4Avg. Writing Speed...........11.31 notes/h


Parts

Piccolo
Flute 1
Flute 2/Piccolo
Oboe 1,2
Clarinet in B♭/A 1,2
Bassoon 1,2

F Horn 1-4
Trumpet in B♭ 1,2
Trombone 1,2
Bass Trombone
Tuba

Timpani
Crash Cymbals
Bass Drum
Celesta

Solo Voice

Violin 1
Violin 2
Viola
Violoncello
Contrabass

Suggestions on how to improve my compositions are appreciated.