September 4, 2015
Baldwin Wallace University
Berea, Ohio
PRIZES
1st Prize – Tawnie Olson, $1,000*
2nd Prize – Dorothy Hindman, $350
3rd Prize – Rica Narimoto, $300
4th Prize – Ryan Keebaugh, $250
5th Prize – Kirsten Broberg, $200
Audience Favorite Award: Dorothy Hindman
* The purse consists of a $500 cash prize and a $500 commission for a new work to be performed by Blue Water Chamber Orchestra on their 2015-2016 season.
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Kirsten Broberg is an associate professor of composition at the University of North Texas. Her work has been performed by the Kronos Quartet, the Chicago Symphony Orchestra, and ICE. Her work has been supported by awards from the Fromm Music Foundation and American Composers Forum. Kirsten is also a seasoned entrepreneur, having founded and directed Ensemble Dal Niente (2004–2010) and Ensemble 61. [www.kirstenbroberg.com] |
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Dorothy Hindman is an assistant professor of composition at the University of Miami Frost School of Music. She has collaborated with percussionist Evelyn Glennie, bassist Robert Black, the Goliard Ensemble, the Gregg Smith Singers, and the Freon Ensemble. She hosts a weekly radio show on WVUM 90.5 FM, and she recently spoke at a conference in Sicily about the religious implications in spectral music. [www.dorothyhindman.org] |
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Ryan Keebaugh is an assistant professor of music at Eastern Mennonite University. His music has been performed by the Ethos Collective, Sesquisharp Productions, the Great Noise Ensemble. He has earned residencies and awards from Wildacres Artist Colony, Factory 449 Theatre Collective, ASCAP, and the Virginia Music Educators Association. [www.ryankeebaugh.com] |
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Rica Narimoto is a lecturer at Aichi University of the Arts, Kanazawa University and Kinjo Gakuin University, and a researcher in Nagoya City University School of Design and Architecture. She has won the Kuwabara and the Irino Prize. Her works have been featured at Gaudeamus Music Week, the Alexandrina Contemporary Music Biennale, and at the International Festival of Modern Art’s 2D2N. [www.rica-narimoto.jimdo.com] |
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Tawnie Olson has won awards from the SOCAN foundation and the Guelph Chamber Choir/Musica Viva. Her work has been performed by the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, the Land’s End Ensemble, the Trinity Church Choir in NY, and the Toronto Chamber Choir. Her works have been recorded by various artists, including the Canadian Chamber Choir, bassoonist Rachael Elliott, and oboist Catherine Lee. [www.tawnieolson.com] |
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Stephen Hartke is the chair of composition at Oberlin College Conservatory. His prizes include the Rome Prize from the American Academy, two Koussevitzky Music Foundation Commission Grants, and a Guggenheim Fellowship. He has been commissioned by the New York Philharmonic, Glimmerglass Opera, the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, Carnegie Hall, and Harvard Musical Association. He won the Grammy Award for Best Contemporary Classical Composition in 2013. [www.stephenhartke.com] |
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Dee Perry has been a part of the Cleveland broadcasting scene since 1976. Dee’s hobbies and interests include photography , motivational speaking, singing, and acting. She has appeared in several productions at PlayhouseSquare theaters, as well as Tri-C, CSU, Karamu, and Ensemble Theater. 90.3 WCPN has been Dee Perry’s radio home since 1989, and she has performed in several different capacities for this public radio station. She is currently the host and producer of 90.3’s hour-long daily magazine talk show, The Sound of Applause, which focuses on visual and performing arts, cultural trends, and current events. Dee also serves as host and producer for Applause, WVIZ/PBS’ half-hour weekly television series which is also devoted to arts and culture. |
| The Performer Judge will be announced on the day of the competition. |
Finalists Forum
Thursday, September 3, 2015
5:30-7:00 p.m. – Kulas Hall (Room K115), Baldwin Wallace Conservatory
The finalists will discuss their music and careers. This is a great opportunity to meet the composers and learn more about their styles!
Competition and Concert
Friday, September 4, 2015
9 a.m. – Opening Ceremony, Chamber Hall
The instrumentation and the secret musical ingredient are revealed!
8 p.m. – Concert, Gamble Auditorium, Kulas Hall
All five composers have their music performed live in concert and on the radio. Prizes are awarded and the title of Iron Composer is bestowed!
VENUE:
| Baldwin Wallace College 96 Front Street Berea, OHDirections Free street parking. |
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