Sparr to Serve as Composer-In-Residence for Richmond Symphony’s Youth Orchestra
As Composer-in-Residence for the Richmond Symphony from now until June 2011, D.J. Sparr will compose new works for Richmond Symphony’s Youth Orchestra and for the members of the Symphony’s Interactive Composition as well as give students in the Richmond Symphony Youth Orchestra Program the opportunity to participate in classes, composition lessons and workshops.
Dec 17, 2009
D. J. Sparr: Playing Well With Others
Composer and electric guitarist D. J. Sparr draws energy and inspiration from interacting with other musicians. “That’s why I compose,” he says, “to get to the point where I can be actively working with other musicians.” A full schedule of composition commissions, performances of his own music and that of other composers, and educational residencies ensures that he gets his fill of that vitality.
Jun 19, 2013
American Composers Orchestra – Modern Yesterdays
The prolific American Composers Orchestra (ACO) performs brand-new commissions. Conducted by Daniela Candillari and featuring guitarist and composer Kaki King, this program includes new orchestral renderings by composer DJ Sparr of King’s guitar pieces, including her acclaimed album Modern Yesterdays, which “extends the guitar’s role in contemporary music to one of nearly limitless possibility without… Read more »
Feb 18, 2023
BMI Celebrates 2001 Student Composer Award-Winners
Winners of the 2001 BMI Student Composer Awards with BMI President Frances Preston and composer Milton Babbitt, Chairman of the Awards Photo by Gary Gershoff, courtesy of BMI Nine young composers, ranging in age from 15 to 26, have been named winners in the 49th Annual BMI Student Composer Awards. They were recognized for “superior… Read more »
Jul 01, 2001
Repertoire submitted by award winning orchestras
San Francisco Symphony John Adams El Niño John Adams The Chairman Dances John Adams Lollapalooza John Adams Shaker Loops John Adams Grand Pianola Music George Benjamin Palimpsest Luciano Berio Requies John Cage Dance/4 Orchestras David Carlson Dreamkeepers: Symphonic Sequences Elliott Carter Two Diversions Elliott Carter Retrouvailles Elliott Carter 90+ Peter Maxwell Davies Cross Lane Fair… Read more »
Aug 01, 2001
CAP Recording Awards Announced
This is the second year of the Composers Assistance Program – Recording. We’re very pleased to announce New Music USA’s support for fifteen exemplary recording projects. Download the Press Release for the full details, and if you’re interested in applying, stay tuned for next year’s deadline! This year’s deadline was July 14. Full Press Release… Read more »
Nov 18, 2011
New Music Capital
Recently, the Atlas Theater concluded its first season of its New Music series, as curated by Armando Bayolo, and announced plans for their 2102–13 season.
Jun 05, 2012
Aperio: Indie-A-Go-Go
Aperio curates concerts that one night might feature contemporary chamber music from the U.S. (like the one I attended last weekend) and focus on the music of Nicaragua the next. The change in focus from one region to the next over the course of a season helps Aperio track and understand trends on this side of the pond as distinct from concert series that include European repertoire.
Feb 03, 2014
Visconti Chosen as California Symphony Young American Composer-in-Residence
Selected from a pool of over 80 applicants from across the country, Dan Visconti will be given the opportunity to work directly with the California Symphony and its music director Donato Cabrera over three consecutive years to create, rehearse, premiere, and record three major orchestra compositions, one each season.
Jul 17, 2014
The Grammys You Care About Will Not All Be Televised
The Recording Academy handed out many other awards yesterday aside from the ones featured in the televised presentations during last night’s 61st Annual Grammy Awards ceremony. Here are some of the ones we are most excited about.
