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Patch by Stephen
In 2023, I began to come to terms with my loss of passion for working in the music industry. It was devastating; music had been a part of me for so much of my life. I lived and breathed music, and the thought of it not being in my life anymore hurt. In February 2024, a composer friend of mine, Dani Howard, released her first album consisting of several of her compositions performed by the Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra. Listening to this album was a healing experience for me. It was Dani’s brilliant writing and gorgeous music that allowed me to realize that although I wouldn’t be working in the music industry again, I could still enjoy the music I have always loved. The swatch I handknit for this project uses the bubble stitch, which is inspired by the bubbly, light-hearted nature of both Dani and her music. The primary colors used in the swatch are blue, gold, and silver, each representing various pieces on the album: gold for the Trombone Concerto, silver for Argentum (the Latin word for silver), and blue for the magical coolness that many of her pieces exhibit. I’m very grateful to Dani and the healing that her music has granted me, and I am honored to have the chance to commemorate that experience.