Composer’s Note:

“In Varietate Gaudium” loosely translates into “glory in diversity.” It is a different take on the European Union motto “In Varietate Concordia,” translating as “united in diversity.” This programmatic piece is loosely autobiographical in nature. When first thinking about writing this piece, my mind drifted back to my own middle school days. My family emigrated from India to the U.S. when I was just starting 5th grade. I began reflecting on my experience as an immigrant child entering an unfamiliar culture and forging a new identity that respects and celebrates my cultural duality.

For Grade 2 string orchestra.