Katherine Hagedorn was my colleague and dear friend for nearly twenty years at the Claremont Colleges, an inspiring scholar and teacher known for her study of Afro-Cuban music. The night after I heard of her passing, a melody came to me in a dream. With the help of I Nyoman Wenten and other friends, I have fashioned it into a piece for Gamelan Giri Kusuma, the Balinese ensemble that Katherine founded and directed at Pomona College. In it, I tried to give solo expressions to several of her friends. As we put it together, I was later reminded of the blessing given by the goddess Ochún to Katherine on the occasion of her religious initiation: "The good day is known from the dawn." Nyoman Wenten bestowed the title of this piece. Cempaka Petak is a pure white flower from Bali, and Wenten says it is "the most beautiful and fragrant flower, symbolizing Katherine's pure heart and love she gave to her family, friends, and students."

Performed by Aron Kallay.

For shakuhachi and electronics, with Rachel Rudich.

With Kirsten Ashley Wiest and Nic Gerpe.

Performed by Brightwork New Music at the Hear Now Festival

Performance by Maggie Parkins.

Performance of Liminal Landscape with video.