This episode of Composer's Voice features composer Belinda Reynolds and her works: Excavate performed by University of Texas Percussion Ensemble directed by Thomas Burritt and with images by Charles Woodman as well as exceprts of her piano work Steps performed by Kathy Supove.
Raised in a Texan-Florida Air Force family, Belinda Reynolds now considers herself an 'adopted native' of California. Her music has been performed throughout the world and has been featured in such festivals and venues as Lincoln Center’s Great Performers Series, and the Spoleto Music Festival. Ms. Reynolds’s has also scored for films such as the independent PBS documentary, The New Metropolis. Ms. Reynolds is Vice-President of the composers’ collective, Common Sense and is the Co-Director of HeShe Music in San Francisco, a private studio that teaches composition to both beginners and professionals. Her music is published by Dover, HeShe Music, Kithara Editions, Les Productions d’OZ and PRB Productions. Her recorded music for guitar and other mediums can be found on the Albany, Innova, and Trance recording labels, among others.
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Vox Novus is calling for one-minute pieces composed for cello solo
Vox Novus is calling for one-minute pieces composed for solo cello. Selected works will be premiered on Fifteen-Minutes-of-Fame with cellist Eunice Koh in the beginning of 2025 with and online performance.
Only works one-minute in length for cello will be considered. Deadline for works is September 20, 2024
Eunice Koh is a firm believer in exploring various musical styles and genres. She is an advocate for world music and is constantly researching performance practices from different cultures. Composers are encouraged to borrow techniques and traditions outside western music. Composers are also encouraged to utilize ethnic music from their own background and tradition.