Shouse Soundscapes explores the concept of orthography—the architectural idea of elevation and shadow—through a vibrant range of performances by Shouse emerging artists. The program features original works by Dillon Scott and The Dolphins, blending composition and improvisation to capture fleeting emotional moments with striking immediacy. Brahms’s Adagio from his Piano Trio No. 1 offers a masterclass in harmonic shading and introspective motion, while Mozart’s Piano Quartet in G Minor unfolds as an architectural marvel, transforming melodic blueprints into rich musical structures. Together, the repertoire invites listeners to hear music as a form of elevation—of both sound and self.