Undiagnosed American Dream (score & parts) - 4BSN

Undiagnosed American Dream is a work that very closely represents one of my experiences as an autistic individual. The overarching theme is that of rumination. Rumination for those on the spectrum refers to persistent and repetitve dwelling on negative thoughts, experiences, or emotions. Each of the movements represents a different stage of this struggle as it occurs internally. 

The title of this work is a reference to the vast number of neurodivergent people in The United States of America who are unaware of of their condition, or lack the resources to recieve the diagnosis and help that they need. 

ABOUT THE COMPOSER:

James B. Scott (They/them) is a performer, collaborator, teacher, and composer involved in many facets of the music world. James is an active performer in the Northern Colorado region and beyond and is a founding member of The Matchsticks Bassoon Quartet. One of their biggest goals as a performer is to help bring the music of traditionally underrepresented groups to the forefront and give their talents the recognition they deserve. Especially those who are non-binary or neurodivergent, as they can best speak to those experiences. 

James has been composing for most of their musical journey, composing some of their earliest works in 2013. Early on, their music was inspired by Japanese video game music and traditional Hawaiian songs as their musical journey began as a military transplant living on the island of Oahu. Today you can still find these influences present in their music in their use of modes and musical forms. 

James holds a Bachelors of Bassoon performance from the University of Massachusetts Amherst and a Master's of Bassoon performance from Colorado State University.  For more info visit jamesscottbassoon.com.