Tag Archives: composer roster

Peter A. Michalove joins NewMusicShelf

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Dennis Tobenski

I’m excited to welcome Peter A. Michalove to the NewMusicShelf! Peter Michalove has written for a wide range of musical media, including orchestra, concert band, and chorus, as well as a variety of vocal and instrumental chamber ensembles. His music … Continue reading →

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Rebekah Driscoll joins NewMusicShelf

Posted on July 30, 2011 by Dennis Tobenski

Please give a warm welcome to composer Rebekah Driscoll! Rebekah Driscoll was born in Lebanon, New Hampshire in 1980. As a child she taught herself to play several musical instruments, and as a teenager she began composing music without formal … Continue reading →

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Douglas Lausten joins NMS

Posted on May 30, 2011 by Dennis Tobenski

Welcome to composer Douglas Lausten and his Suite for Tuba and Drum Set! Douglas Laustsen is a composer and trombonist as well as an occasional radio host and music blogger. In 2011 he co-founded the music ensemble Beta Test which … Continue reading →

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Andrew McManus joins the NMS

Posted on March 31, 2011 by Dennis Tobenski

A warm welcome to the NewMusicShelf’s newest composer, here!

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NMS welcomes Alexander Shchetynsky

Posted on March 16, 2011 by Dennis Tobenski

Ukrainian composer Alexander Shchetynsky joined the NewMusicShelf recently with his works Utterance and Prayer for the Cup. Virko Baley writes of Alexander in The New Grove Dictionary of Music & Musicians: Ukrainian composer ALEXANDER SHCHETYNSKY was born in 1960. His … Continue reading →

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Jason Waddell joins the NMS

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Dennis Tobenski

I’m excited to welcome Jason Waddell to the NewMusicShelf! Jason was a composition grad student at Illinois State University while I was in undergrad there. Jason Waddell (b. 1977) currently resides in Decatur, IL where he works as a Director … Continue reading →

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NMS welcomes Jeffrey Quick

Posted on February 22, 2011 by Dennis Tobenski

Welcome to composer Jeffrey Quick and his Trio for Violin, Alto Saxophone and Piano! Jeffrey Quick was born in Cass City MI in 1956, and began composing at age 11. He received a BM in music history in 1978 from … Continue reading →

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NMS welcomes Patrick Riley

Posted on February 18, 2011 by Dennis Tobenski

A warm welcome to Patrick Riley and his work for orchestra Impromptu! Mr.Riley has earned a Bachelor of Science Degree from Indiana State Teachers College, Indiana, PA and a Master of Music Degree in Music Composition from the Catholic University … Continue reading →

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10 composers, 150 scores

Posted on December 22, 2010 by Dennis Tobenski

NewMusicShelf reached another two landmarks yesterday: The site hit the 150 score mark (which it breezed through to 157), and now represents 10 composers! The tenth composer also happens to have submitted the 150th score: John Beeman and his work … Continue reading →

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John Beeman joins NewMusicShelf

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Dennis Tobenski

Please join me in welcoming composer John Beeman (http://johnbeemancomposer.com/) to the NewMusicShelf! John Beeman studied with Peter Fricker and William Bergsma at the University of Washington where he received his Master’s degree. His first opera, The Great American Dinner Table … Continue reading →

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