Brian Balmages has had his music performed throughout the world, including premieres at the College Band Directors National Conference, the Midwest Clinic, Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center. His music was also performed as part of the 2013 Presidential Inaugural Prayer Service, which was attended by the President and Vice President. As a conductor, he [...]
Tim Chatwood (ASCAP) is an American composer and percussionist. He received his Masters in Music Composition from the University of Nevada, Reno. He has studied composition under Dr. James Winn, Dr. Jean-Paul Perrotte, Dr. Stephen Blumberg. His works have been performed by the Central Michigan University New Music Ensemble and the University of Nevada, Reno [...]
Dr. Greg A. Steinke is retired, former Joseph Naumes Endowed Chair of Music/Art and Associate Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Marylhurst University, Marylhurst, Oregon; Associate Director, Ernest Bloch Music Festival (‘93–97) and Director, Composers Symposium (‘90–97) (Newport, OR); served as the National Chairman of the Society of Composers, Inc. (1988–97). Composer of chamber and symphonic music [...]
Chris Foss grew up in southwest Iowa and graduated from Millikin University with a BM in Commercial Music. After a short two years at the University of Nebraska directing the Vocal Jazz program and earning his MM in Choral Conducting, Chris relocated to the Twin Cities and has been proud to be a part of [...]
Freelance composer, music producer, and podcaster in Minneapolis. Writes for film, video games, commercials, instrumental ensembles, and for himself every once in a while. Hosts regular composing quests (challenges) through his podcast Composer Quest, including writing a song based on a fortune cookie, writing a children's Christmas musical, or creating a composition for someone's tattoo. [...]
Garrett’s music has been performed in such venues as the Kennedy Center, Teatro Colòn, and St. Peter’s Basilica. His current commissions include a song for soprano Mireille Asselin and the Reverb Brass Quintet with bespoke poetry by Darla Biel; and a song cycle for soprano Ann Moss and the Hausmann String Quartet with bespoke poetry [...]
Edgar Barroso received his PhD in Music Composition from Harvard University. He is a member of the National System of Art Creators in Mexico and his music has been performed awarded regularly worldwide. Edgar is also an entrepreneur and a social activist. He is a strong advocate for transdisciplinary collaboration and the role of the [...]
Tina Davidson creates music that stands out for its emotional depth and lyrical dignity. Lauded for her authentic voice, the New York Times praised her “vivid ear for harmony and colors.” OperaNews called her works "transfigured beauty." Tina Davidson has been commissioned and performed by well-known ensembles such as National Symphony Orchestra, The Philadelphia Orchestra, [...]
A classical guitarist, composer, and arranger whose playing and works have been described as “…invitingly poetic” (Boston Globe), Dr. Jonathan Godfrey has performed recitals throughout North America, won prizes in several performance competitions, and garnered a multitude of recording credits (including solo works for the Embassy of Spain). In 2011 he was named Grand-Prize Winner [...]
James Adler is a pianist who “can create whatever type of music he wants at the keyboard” (Chicago Sun-Times) and a composer who writes “with uncommon imagination” (Atlanta Journal-Constitution). His extensive list of compositions includes Memento mori: An AIDS Requiem. Performed worldwide, recorded by AmorArtis Chorale and Orchestra, and published by Alfred Music. As performer [...]
