This week marks the one-year anniversary of the Composer on Fire podcast. I decided this would be a good time for me to reflect on some of the many lessons I've learned from interviewing composer, performers, entrepreneurs, and other thought leaders. These lessons are what have stood out to me. There are many more. What [...]
Soprano Ann Moss, acclaimed champion of contemporary vocal music, performs and collaborates with a dynamic array of American composers. Her high, silvery, flexible voice has been singled out by Opera News for “beautifully pure floated high notes” and by San Francisco Classical Voice for “powerful expression.” In addition to working closely with well-known composers such [...]
Born in Alabama and after years of traveling America, living in Nashville, L.A. and Austin, William has seen and done almost every career in the music business, from booking agent to PR, to consultant for studios and labels, to brokering partner deals with Fortune 500 companies and major studios, to sales director for startups in [...]
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 [...]
