A Reflection

Though I had missed Mr. Lewis' final lecture, I was still to report to him, later that day, for my final individual meeting.

Since Mr. Lewis had already approved my completed score, earlier that week, he explained to me that the only thing left to do was to assemble a brief autobiographical description relative to my piano duo. The brief was to be included in the composition students' concert program.

I gathered the blank sheet of paper and pen from Mr. Lewis and began to jot down ideas on the inspiration for my piano duo. I then handed him the rough draft for review. After skimming the contents of the page. Mr. Lewis did not approve. He explained that is was better to leave such an amazing responsibility in his hands. He assured me that it was no inconvenience, and that he would assemble a brief fitting for the concert's program.

I should have recognized that Mr. Lewis was up to one of his old tricks, however, I trusted that we had reconciled our difference of opinions early on in camp. I received a copy of the concert program early for review. Though I was not in the position to a approve a brief that I had not personally written. I excitedly flipped through the pages, seeking the brief that Mr. Lewis had assembled for me. My eyes froze on the page horrified by what they read, 

" Duo for violin and piano - Tomasso  ______

This piece was written while reflecting on the music of the romantic era, due to my liking of lyrical music."

It appeared that Mr. Lewis and I had not entirely resolved our difference of opinions. It was now evident that he did not see my true inspiration as a fitting description. The motivation for my piano duo was merely a reflection. One of a style which had originated durning, and could only be categorized as an entity relative to the Romantic Era.