In July 2020 I was selected as one of the winner of the National Sawdust digital discovery commission competition! The premiere of this concert is coming fast, and I am just so so excited to share this piece with y’all.

Link to concert: https://live.nationalsawdust.org/event/new-works-commission-concert-national-sawdust-ensemble

Y'all don't wanna listen

for Cello, Violin, and Alto Flute

By Clifton Joey Guidry II

I Commissioned by the National Sawdust

© Clifton Guidry III, October 2020

Violin: Miranda Cuckson

Cello: Jeffrey Zeigler

Alto Flute: Brandon George

This piece is talking about how Black people aren't listened to on this planet. How we scream for justice and fundamental human rights, but we are always talked over. Our peace is often taken from us from birth with the weight of white supremacy and the years of generational trauma in our souls. The alto flute is the lead voice in this piece by representing the voice of the silenced.