My work as a creative musician encompasses composition, improvisation, and collaboration with other artists. I started out my undergraduate education as a composition major in the School of Music at the University of Victoria, where I studied with John Abram, Martin Arnold, and Michael Longton. After following Rudolf Komorous to Simon Fraser University, I encountered Javanese gamelan, which set me on a more varied career path. Since completing my MA at Wesleyan University, while shifting my attention toward scholarship, I have continued to work with other composers. Most recently, I have pursued my long-standing interest in improvisation as a member of the Cornell Avant-Garde Ensemble (CAGE).
Arrangement of “Bengawan Solo” for Gamelan and Rondalla (2009)
Arrangement of Gesang Martohartono’s famed song “Bengawan Solo” for voice, flute, Filipino rondalla and Javanese gamelan. Performed by the Cornell Gamelan Ensemble and 14 Strings.
Transcription of Pieces by Kyaw Kyaw Naing for the Bang on a Can All-Stars (2001)
Transcription of seven pieces arranged by Kyaw Kyaw Naing for the Bang on a Can All-Stars.