Song Info

Original Key: C Major

Range: B3 - C5 (1 octave & 1 minor second)

Suitable for: Mezzo-Soprano / Baritone

Program Notes:

Dressed Up focuses on celebration—about what exactly, that’s up to the performer. While some celebrations can be extravagant, this art song depicts an intimate portrayal with thin textures, lulling minor second oscillations, and a pauciloquent lyrical character. Even its most energetic triplet gesture is buried into the composite piano part suggesting excitement in the back of the character’s mind, behind the focus they have on their friend or love interest. The wide description of clothing exhibits a desire to wear all kinds of fancy clothing, regardless of its gendered history, simply for the joy of dressing up for a special occasion.