April Newsletter
Psst… our 2022 auction is now live! Click the link below to bid & grab a Wildflower Composers t-shirt before May 1. Link to Auction
April Newsletter
Meet our April featured alums: Grace Coberly, Sydney Norwood, and Chloe Smith!
Grace Coberly (‘20) will have their piece, “We Two in a Park at Night”, premiered with Heritage Chorale on April 2nd and 3rd. Congrats, Grace!
“ I sang with Heritage Chorale (Oak Park, IL) in the spring of 2016 and am delighted to be returning to the community with this commission. Translated from Chinese, “We Two in a Park at Night” describes in vivid detail a damp, chilly evening in spring. My unaccompanied choral setting uses harmonic instability and the occasional bird call to bring that landscape to life. Heritage Chorale will premiere the piece on April 2-3. ”
A sneak peak of Grace’s score, We Two in a Park at Night
Sydney Norwood (‘21) will have their piece “Exploring Connections” premiered April 25th and 26th at 7:30pm at UNC Charlotte. Congrats, Sydney!
“ Queer in nature not in narrative. Think of a relationship between a barista and yourself, these nontraditional relationships and values. This is what the dance is built off of. Last year I was asked if I would ever be interested in composing music for a dance. At first I didn’t know if it would actually happen. Near the end of December I got performers and scheduled rehearsal times for this semester.
This project has meant a lot to the choreographer, M, and I. Working together to bring dance and music together here at our school. Something that is never done because of too many conflicts. Collaboration is one of the most important ideas in learning to grow. I can not wait for the next collaboration with M or any one else. "
Chloe Smith (‘21) recently had her piece, “Snowfall”, premiered at The Arts at Covenant “A Celebration of Women in Song” concert in Wilmington, DE.
In honor and celebration of Women’s History Month, The Arts of Covenant presented this special concert event featuring music of living, female composers, organized by singer Alize Rozsnyai.
About her piece, Chloe says:
“The gentle fall of snow has always made me reminisce about my childhood in Maryland, when I could make a snowman bigger than myself, have snowball fights with my siblings, and enjoy a nice cup of hot cocoa after a day of fun. But recently, especially with my move to Boston, the winter has lost its magical aura and instead feels somber, sober, and dark. Though not depressing, it is quite the change from home and this song encapsulates my journey toward working through this new environment.”
Concert organizer and singer Alize Rozsnyai said:
“ I am passionate about supporting Wildflower Composers because as a classically-trained singer and performer, I feel that supporting and nurturing the next generation of composers, particularly those who come from identities which have not had a significant opportunity to have representation on classical music stages, is critically important. We must support and BE the change we wish to see on the concert stage, and not just for equity’s sake, (although this in itself is of course a critical and noble mission) but because the art that we consume in our culture directly reflects back at us the values and priorities that we hold, and so they must be those we WISH to see. In other words, we ARE and BECOME the stories we tell ourselves - we become those truths.
Think of media, the good and bad. Therefore, diversity of these voices and perspectives in art is absolutely essential to building a future where all voices can be not only heard, but understood, and resonated with. "
Thank you for supporting Wildflower Composers, Alize!
Our application deadline is extended until April 15!
We still have some spots available for the 2022 Wildflower Composers Festival! Join us at Temple University from July 11–22 to enrich your journey as a composer.
Several full tuition + housing scholarships still available!
No prior composition training or experience needed
All musical styles welcome
No fee to apply
