Surge

Premiered as a part of Jason Nippert’s senior recital on 11/13/18 by Jason Nippert, Alyssa Powell, Austin Suarez, Cosmos Fristachi.

Program Note

Surge was composed with the intention of immersing a deaf audience in the power of music through vibration, emphasizing the low frequencies that often go unnoticed. The piece builds gradually, with deep, resonant tones that swell like a wave, growing in intensity until they burst in a full, overwhelming surge. The focus is not on melody or traditional harmonic structures, but on the physical experience of sound, allowing listeners to feel the music in their bodies. Through this unique approach, Surge becomes a visceral journey, inviting all to connect with the pulse and force of music beyond the realm of hearing.