Evidence to Stay

SATB div. a cappella and electronics
5:00 approx.

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Evidence to Stay is a musical commentary at the standard to which immigrant artists, academics, and other specialists are held when attempting to qualify for a Extraordinary Ability (EB-1) Visa. Applicants must meet at least 3 of the 10 criteria, or provide evidence of a one-time achievement (i.e., Pulitzer, Oscar, Olympic Medal) as well as evidence showing that you will be continuing to work in the area of your expertise to justify their request to stay in the United States.  Developed with Isaac Schankler, the electronics part uses a variety of granular synthesis, delay, looping, and transposition effects to process the vocals. 

Evidence to Stay was written for C3LA: Contemporary Choral Collective of Los Angeles and PIE: People Inside Electronics for the Interspace concert and was virtually premiered on June 2021.

In order to demonstrate you have sustained national or international acclaim and that your achievements have been recognized in your field of expertise, you must either include evidence of a one-time achievement (major internationally-recognized award) or 3 of the 10 listed criteria below (or comparable evidence if any of the criteria do not readily apply):

  • Evidence of receipt of lesser nationally or internationally recognized prizes or awards for excellence
  • Evidence of your membership in associations in the field which demand outstanding achievement of their members
  • Evidence of published material about you in professional or major trade publications or other major media
  • Evidence that you have been asked to judge the work of others, either individually or on a panel
  • Evidence of your original scientific, scholarly, artistic, athletic, or business-related contributions of major significance to the field
  • Evidence of your authorship of scholarly articles in professional or major trade publications or other major media
  • Evidence that your work has been displayed at artistic exhibitions or showcases
  • Evidence of your performance of a leading or critical role in distinguished organizations
  • Evidence that you command a high salary or other significantly high remuneration in relation to others in the field
  • Evidence of your commercial successes in the performing arts