Miles' artist statement:
"Diversity means that while we have some things in common, we also have some special differences.
In my piece, Diverse Chords, I tried to represent diversity in three different ways: 1) I used two main chords: the F major chord, and the Bb major chord. They are similar because they both utilize the note ‘F’. But they are also unique because F major chords contain an ‘A’ and a ‘C’, while the Bb major chord uses a ‘Bb’ and a ‘D.’ 2) I began the piece with many lower notes, but I also used arpeggios to reach higher notes. 3) I also used dynamics (loud and soft) to represent diversity.
The chords I chose, the range I played in, and the dynamics I used represent human beings. We have many things in common, but we all have special differences that make us unique."
To hear Miles' piece, go to:
http://www.box.net/shared/f4fri6dyy90n7s2hodox
