I have been having a blast joining the sixth 1:2:1, a weeklong composer-performer intensive for composers and performers. I was also able to have a chance to get the piece coached by Pulitzer and Grammy winning composer, Jennifer Higdon as part of the workshop!
I have written a piece for American Saxophonist Peter Koury, which will recieve its world premier on Sunday May 30th.
Here is the link for watching: https://fb.me/e/1qEA1eqAe
Happy to be returning to the 2021 Toronto String Composition Workshop as a resident composer. This year I’ll also be giving a talk on contemporary string techniques on day 2!
Early career Canadian composers, consider applying for this great opportunity. Deadline is June 6!
Application link: https://lnkd.in/gx5uZrs
Microlocking III
I am Thrilled to have received a creation grant from the Canada Council for the Arts for composing “Microlocking III” for solo accordion and electronics. I’m super excited to be working with the incredible accordionist, Matti Pulkki in this project. I’m also excited that People places records will be releasing this recording in the fall. More on that soon!
This is the third and final piece in my “Microlocking” series, which has been an exploration in groove and microtonality.
Extremely happy to share that "Songs of a Wandering Soul" has advanced as a finalist in the international 2020 Kaleidoscope call for scores.
With nearly 8000 submission from 86 countries, I am thrilled to see this song cycle be noticed in an international setting.
I was very lucky to be a guest on CBC Radio one this past week, talking to Duke Eatmon about my new album "Breathing in the Shadows".
Catch this on March 5th at 3:10pm ET and 5:40pm ET!
Recent reviews of my album in various publications calling it "Powerful and empowering", " a gentle journey through the kaleidoscope of meaningful images”, and "Lucid and dramatic
"Microlocking II" Released
People|Places|Records
"Microlocking II" for electric Guitar Solo, performed by Andrew Noseworthy and released as a single by People|Places|Records is now available to streaming and digital purchase at the following links:
Bandcamp: https://tinylink.net/384RD
Spotify: https://tinylink.net/nNCop
Apple Music: https://tinylink.net/P91jT
Amazon Music: https://tinylink.net/R7VW0
"Breathing in the Shadows" now available on all major streaming platforms and music stores for physical purchase!
Very happy to have been named the Recipient of the 2020 Riversongs Commission Award by Whispering River Music.
"Suspended Doorways" for string orchestra will be performed by the Whispering River Orchestra on September 13th 2020 in Parry Sound in an outdoor concert led by Brenda Muller.
The piece is based on a painting titled “It is what it is. Imperfections are doorways.” by Northern Ontario First Nation artist Michael Cywink.
I will also be excited for the composition workshops I will be giving to the students during my stay there.
Toronto Strings Composition Workshop 2020
Happy to be the resident composer for the Toronto Strings Composition Workshop 2020 edition taking place virtually on August 21-22. Grenadier String Quartet will be the resident ensemble conducted by Kemi Lo.
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Upcoming Workshop
I will be presenting a webinar on Wednesday July 8th as part of the Canadian Leaugue og Composers' monthly workshops on grant writing. This session introduces participants to major granting bodies federally and provincially, as well as the grant types they each offer. We will delve into the basics of grant writing and budgeting, and explore some grant writing common pitfalls.
Totally Free of Charge!
Thrilled to share the news that my song cycle "Three Songs for Piano and Tenor" (Now retitled as "Orbit") has won second place in the inaugural Centre musical Cammac Music Centre composition competition. With many thanks to the Canadian Amateur Musician's Association, Keiko Devaux, Marc Djokic, Guylaine Lemaire and Matthias Maute for administering and judging the competition.
This song cycle is based on the poetry of Jelena Ćirić, and will be recorded and released by Leaf Music in 2020 in my first commercially released album. I can't wait for Fabián Arciniegas and Tara Scott to put their magic on this song cycle in the coming months.
I am very excited to officially announce the release of my debut composition album, "Breathing in the Shadows" in 2020 by the Leaf Music record label. This album features 3 of my most recent song cycles, all of which hold an important and personal place in my repertoire as a composer. Leaf Music has been very generous to welcome me in their impressive roster of composers and performers, and I cannot wait to start the process. This recording project has been made possible by three Recording Grants by the Canada Council for the Arts | Conseil des arts du Canada, Ontario Arts Council - Conseil des arts de l'Ontario and Toronto Arts Council.
Singers: Maureen Batt, soprano, Fabián Arciniegas, Tiffany Hanus
Pianists: Tara Scott Saman Shahi
Chamber Musicians: Peter Lutek - Sonic Snapshots (Woodwinds) Scott Peterson (Electric and Double Bass) Cheryl Ockrant (Cello) Derek Gray(Percussion) Natalie Wong (Violin)
Producer: Jeremy VanSlyke
Recording Engineer: Pouya Hamidi
Poets: Titilope Sonuga Jelena Ćirić
Thrilled to to share that after a 4 month long selection process, I have been appointed as the new Music Director at the Peterborough Concertband. I am very excited to start working with this incredible group of musicians starting January of 2020. The Peterborough Concert Band is one of the oldest, continuously operating community concert bands in all of Canada, and I am honoured to be a part of its history.