Theorist Composer Collaboration (Aaron D'Zurilla)

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features Professor Douglas Boyce and his piece Ars Poetica. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Professor Boyce his background, modernism, Ars Poetica, collaborating with the poet Marlanda Dekine, issues with market thinking and topics in modern music theory and composition.

Professor Boyce contact:

Website: https://www.douglasboyce.net/

Email: douglasboyce@gmail.com

Marlanda Dekine Website:

https://www.marlandadekine.com/

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The text of Ars Poetica was written by the poet Marlanda Dekine, with them also performing the spoken word in the recording.

Welcome to the Theorist Composer Collaboration! This is a short introductory episode featuring the music theorist and TCC founder Aaron D'Zurilla. This episode briefly explains how to stay informed on and involved with the TCC. This episode also includes music by Justine de Saint Mars, from her piece Oceans Blooming, which will soon be the focus of the forthcoming premiere episode.

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Dr. Daniel Townsend and his piece The Vibration of Ancient Incarnations. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Dr. Townsend his background, the value of improvisation, avant-garde accessibility, graphic notation, and pedagogical development in music theory and composition.

Dr. Townsend Contact Links

Website: https://www.dantownsendmusic.com/

Email: dan.townsend.music@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/feelthekeys/

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The Vibration of Ancient Incarnations was performed by the University of Florida New Music Vocal Ensemble.

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Gabriel Gekoski and his piece, Modest Mutilation. We discuss his background, artistic philosophy, Modest Mutilation, granular synthesis, minimalism and Gabe’s views on modern academia in the context of composition and music theory. Feel free to contact Gabe for any comments, questions or inquiries through any of the linked means below:

Website: gabrielgekoskie.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@gabegekoskie4008

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100074640384847

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabe.gekoskie/

Project Fusion website: https://www.projectfusionsq.com/home

Full video on Gabe’s YouTube channel featuring Durnis Markov’s animation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=98wwQtVfWr0

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Performance credits for Modest Mutilation:

Project Fusion

Dannel Espinoza

Doug O’Conner

Katherine Weintraub

Matt Evans

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is a TCC Roundtable, with today’s topic being Women in Composition. Featuring the composers Mary Denney and Ky Nam Nguyen, we discuss their own experiences, historical and current discrimination, genuine representation, and ways to create a more open and equitable field.

Mary Denney contact: https://www.tccollaboration.com/guests/mary-denney/

Ky Nam Nguyen contact: https://www.tccollaboration.com/guests/ky-nam-nguyen/

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This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features Dr. Francisco Javier de Alba and his piece Uncharted. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discuss with Dr. “Paco” de Alba his background, diverse musical influences, career anxiety, expression in music, and the directions of modern composition.

Dr. de Alba contact:

Website: https://www.fjdmusic.com/

Email: contact@fjdmusic.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pacodealba33/

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Performed by the Arcane Reed Quintet:

Oboe: Lauren Glomb

Alto Saxophone: Ben Macdonald

Clarinet: Michael Robinson

Bass Clarinet: John Harden

Bassoon: Bradley Johnson

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the first TCC Roundtable, with today’s subject being Collaboration in Reality. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with composers Justine de Saint Mars and Will Davenport the practice of collaboration with peers, performers, and faculty. We talk about the real benefits and issues of pursuing collaboration in the music world, and explore tangible solutions.

Justine Contact Page:

https://www.tccollaboration.com/guests/justine-de-saint-mar/

Will Contact Page:

https://www.tccollaboration.com/guests/will-davenport/

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This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features the composer Katherine Bergman and her piece Land of Cloud Tinted-Water. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Katherine her background, evoking natural landscapes, field research, writing for percussion ensembles, and composing for both educational and professional settings

Katherine contact:

Website: https://www.katherinebergman.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katherinebergman/

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The Land of Cloud-Tinted Water was performed by the Minnesota Percussion Trio:

Bob Adney

Erik Barsness

Paul Hill

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the producer Ben Williams and his album On My Own. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Ben his background, music education, compositional inspirations, production work in DAWs, On My Own, classical music elitism, and the roles of music theory in the modern landscape.

Ben Contact Info and On My Own Link

Email: benwwms@gmail.com

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/2WJ2vWtzg5hP4ffEJTT5uW?si=E4zSL7T-RqqUpljRP_yPNw&nd=1&dlsi=99557470926c4703

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/benwilliams1219/

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On My Own was written, performed, and mastered by Ben Williams

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Dr. Michael Kahle and his piece, We are the stories we’ve been told. We discuss his background, how to “make the musical argument”, collaboration in composition, folk inspirations, and world of modern composition and music theory. Feel free to contact Dr. Kahle for any comments, questions or inquiries through any of the linked means below:

Website: https://mkahlemusic.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mike.kahle3

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mkahle_music/

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Performance credits for We are the stories we’ve been told:

Flute: Ryan Limanto

Viola: Andrew McGuire

Vibraphone: McKenna Lee

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is guest host and music theorist Brittney Pflanz with the composer Cameron Gwynn alongside his composition Hibernaculum. Brittney discusses with Cameron his background, compositional inspirations, Hibernaculum, timbre, complex meters, topic aesthetics, and the roles of modern music theory and composition.

Brittney

Email: pflanzbrittney2@yahoo.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brittney.pflanz/

Cameron

Email: cj_gwynn@yahoo.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cameron.gwynn.1

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@camerongwynnmusic9916

Music Theory Online article discussing the winter topic and topic theory in depth, specifically in video games/visual mediums: https://www.mtosmt.org/issues/mto.23.29.1/mto.23.29.1.lavengoodwilliams.html

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Performance credits for Hibernaculum:

Conductor - Kyle Elgarten

Flute - Dmytro Gnativ

Clarinet - Claire Valentine

Violin - Sydney Doemel

Cello - Ella Tomko

Piano - Craig Jordan

Marimba - Katherine Fortunato

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Russell N. Avellanosa and his piece Lavender in a London Fog. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Russell his background, musical identities, writing for orchestra, textural development, collaborations in performance, counterpoint, curation vs. creation, and issues within pedagogy.

Russell Contact Links:

Email: russellavellanosa2001@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rightnowaudio/

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Lavender in a London Fog was recorded by the University of Florida Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Dr. Tiffany Lu.

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration features the composer Will Davenport and his piece Concerto for 6 String Electric Violin. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Will about his year in composition, reflections on graduate studies, writing a masters thesis, orchestrating electric strings, composing large pieces, and how to get the most out of academic study.

Will contact:

https://www.tccollaboration.com/guests/will-davenport/

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Performance credits for Concerto for 6 String Electric Violin:

Soloist: Noah J. Gruenberg

Violins: Emelia Ulrich, Chris Chiarotti

Viola: Jacob Grice

Cello: Thu Vu

Bass: Maximillian Levesque

Conductor: Brian Junttila

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Brian Junttila and his piece Concertino for Saxophone. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Brian his background, inspirations, art music, Concertino for Saxophone, styles of composition, and the place of new music within a larger academic context.

Brian Contact Links:

Website: junttilastudios.com

Email: bajunttila@gmail.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BrianJunttila

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brianjunttila/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/brian.junttila

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Performance credits for Concertino for Saxophone:

Saxophone – Dawson Coleman

Flute – Julia Sills

Clarinet – Renzo DeCarlo

Piano – Adam Ravain

Violins – Mackenzie Nies/Cesar Paredes

Viola – Jacob Grice

Cello – Samantha Grice

Contrabass – Gene Waldron

Conductor – Michael Andrew Creighton

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Isabella Temperville and her album Infernal Suite. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Isabella her background, musical inspirations, literary workings, Infernal Suite, the lore to a completely original fantasy setting, multi-media projects, and what composition means in a grand scope.

Infernal Suite streaming:

https://open.spotify.com/album/1sHkpJTRo7Rs1gsi0CrKea?si=9QZ__CB3QHaFmM7dGtjLOA

Isabella Contact Links:

Email: bellatempmusic@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/streetcomposer/

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Uk6rQ7d40fT3P42f10SMA

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Infernal Suite was written, mastered, and self-published by Isabella Temperville.

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the first TCC Roundtable, with today’s subject being The Classical Canon. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with performer/educator Dr. Pamela Mireles and music theorist Albert Wheeler to define the canon, who is in it, who is excluded, issues with pedagogy, structural change with tangible solutions to these issues.

Dr. Pamela Mireles contact: https://www.instagram.com/pamina_miza/

Albert Wheeler contact: https://www.instagram.com/wheeler_albert_/

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Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the artist project The Housing Crisis, also known as the singer/songwriter Dylan O’Brian. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Dylan his background, compositional journey, musical identities, Close to Something, his upcoming album, and the current relationships of theory and composition.

Close to Something streaming links:

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/5RZ4aEbWjSbkmxojT7T8qt?si=a609f4e822d1439a

Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/close-to-something/1738451611?i=1738451613

The Housing Crisis Contact Links:

Email: thehousingcrisismusic@gmail.com

Linktree: https://linktr.ee/thehousingcrisis

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Close to Something was written, recorded, and produced by Dylan O’Brian, electric guitar by Trevor Griffin.

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration features the artist Alivia Hunter alongside her songs, Clementine, You wouldn’t believe, and Icarus. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Alivia her background, writing process, cultural inspirations, the folk music scene, narrative subversions in lyrics, and her perspective on music theory.

Alivia contact:

https://www.aliviahunter.com/

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Performance credits:

Alivia Hunter

Victoria Griffin

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the group Violincia and their debut album, Nihilara. Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Lucy, the creative lead of Violincia, to discuss their inspirations, the concept of album creation, improvisation, track construction and the modern music landscape. Feel free to contact Lucy and Violincia for any comments, questions or inquiries through any of the linked means below.

Violincia social media and music streaming options: https://linktr.ee/violincia?utm_source=linktree_profile_share

Article links for more information on Heather, Fred West:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-57146895

https://www.cnn.com/2021/06/04/europe/fred-rosemary-west-murders-gbr-cmd-intl/index.html

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/crime/fred-rose-west-what-happened-victims-b1920716.html

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Credits for the album Nihilara (in order of appearance on the published album credits):

Lucy Oehler

Michael Batton

Yvonne Dunn

Jenson Lowdermilk

Lauren Mullinax

Lawrence Turner

Senanu Simpson

Tyler Dunslow

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Dr. Nico Gutierrez and his piece, Teogonía. We discuss his background, Teogonía, writing for orchestra, the dissertation process, artistic adaption, and the roles of music theory in modern composition. Feel free to contact Dr. Gutierrez for any comments, questions or inquiries through any of the linked means below:

Website: https://www.nicogutierrezmusic.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nicolascomposer

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicogutierrezmusic/

Name of the mural that Teogonía is based off of: Teogonía de los dioses chibchas

There were not any easy links to access the complete mural in a high-quality image, but a quick search online under images will show the full artwork.

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Teogonía, featured in this episode, is a MIDI realization, and there are no performance credits for the recording in the episode or related materials.

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Natalia Rojcovscaia-Tumaha and her piece Philosophy of a Miracle. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Natalia her background, writing for opera, artistic collaboration, orchestral composition, humanistic approaches to art and music theory in context.

Natalia Contact Links:

Website: https://rojcovscaiatumaha.wixsite.com/official

Email: rojcovscaiatumaha@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/N.RojcovscaiaTumaha

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/natalia_rojcovscaiatumaha/

To See a World in a Grain of Sand

And a Heaven in a Wild Flower,

Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand

And Eternity in an hour.

- William Blake, Auguries of Innocence

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Philosophy of a Miracle was performed by The Orchestra Unleashed ensemble under the direction of conductor Gustav Hoyer in Los Angeles, California.

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features Professor Nadine Silverman and her piece Voix des Femmes. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discuss with Professor Silverman her background, styles of composition, networking, subverting sexism in musical form, pushing for representation, and other issues in modern music theory/composition.

Professor Silverman contact:

Website: https://www.nadinesilverman.com/

Email: nadinesilvermanmusic@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nadine.clarinet/

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Performed by the Voix des Femmes ensemble:

Eb/Bb Clarinet: Donna Noyes

Bb Clarinet: Laura Grantier

Bb Clarinet: Melissa Lander

Bass Clarinet: Jennifer Everhart

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Mary Denney and her piece Voice Memories. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Mary her background, programmatic music, Voice Memories, collaborations with performers, evoking nostalgia, and personal connections in modern composition.

Mary Contact Links:

Website: https://sites.google.com/view/marymdenneymusic/home?authuser=0

Email: marymdenney@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marymdenney_music/

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Voice Memories was performed by the 28/78 New Music Ensemble.

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Ky Nam Nguyen and her piece, A Vietnamese Mother’s Letter to Nixon. We discuss her background, compositional process and inspirations, the history of Nguyễn Thái Bình and Lê Thị Anh, A Vietnamese Mother’s Letter to Nixon, and Ky Nam’s views on composition and music theory. Feel free to contact Ky Nam for any comments, questions or inquiries through any of the linked means below:

Email: kynamnguyen14@gmail.com

Website: https://kynamnguyen.com

YouTube: www.youtube.com/@kynamnguyen14

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kynamnguyen.composer

Lê Thị Anh’s original letter sent to President Nixon, provided by the digital library archives of the University of Washington: https://digitalcollections.lib.washington.edu/digital/collection/pioneerlife/id/20699/.

Additional link for background on Nguyễn Thái Bình and Lê Thị Anh: https://saigoneer.com/saigon-heritage/18331-street-cred-dauntless-antiwar-icon-nguyen-thai-binh-and-his-tragic-death

A link to Michael Dedrick’s website, the mentioned author and Vietnam war veteran: https://www.michaelrobertdedrick.com/

Background on the mentioned Pierrot Ensemble: https://newmusicusa.org/nmbx/moondrunk/

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Performance credits for A Vietnamese Mother’s Letter to Nixon:

Polymorphia FSU New Music Ensemble

Voice: Elizabeth Robertson

Oboe: Elijah Barrios

Clarinet: Andrew Prawat

Violin: Maya Johnson

Cello: Param Mehta

Piano: Jackie Kai Zhi Yong

Percussion: Clinton Washington III

Voice on tape: Nico Gutierrez

Live electronics: Ky Nam Nguyen

Conductor: Liliya Ugay

Original performance video of the featured audio on Ky Nam’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mEkKHYl8C-8

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features the composer Michael Dixon and their piece Albireo. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Michael experiences in compositional development, writing for the carillon, Albireo, “democratized” music, accessibility in composition, and music theory as a profession.

Michael contact:

Email: mrdixon1015@gmail.com

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100013712014894

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.r.dixon/

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Albireo was performed by Rayyan Merchant on the Eijsbouts carillon located within the University of Florida's Century Tower.

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Justine de Saint Mars and her piece, Oceans Blooming. We discuss her background, compositional process, Oceans Blooming, and her thoughts on the world of music theory and composition. Feel free to contact Justine for any comments, questions or inquiries through any of the linked means below:

Email: jdesaintmars@gmail.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCSMTp1u-6RQabWLjwzx8kzg

Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/justine.desaintmars

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Performance credits for Oceans Blooming:

Marimba: Ryan Boehme

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Jane Kozhevnikova and her piece Remember Me Then. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Jane her background and journey through music, jazz improvisation, poetry, interdisciplinary composition, Remember Me Then, and issues in contemporary music.

Jane Contact Links:

Website: https://www.janekmusic.com

Email: janekmusic@protonmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/currierjane/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jane.kozhevnikova/

“Remember Me Then”

by Jane Kozhevnikova

In the bubbling water,

in the sea of loneliness,

in the bright lights of a yellow star,

in the long black night,

in the pink daybreak,

in the dry soil

at the top of the rock,

Remember the song we sang

over and over,

Remember that fine

and simple sound,

Remember me

Then.

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Remember Me Then was performed by the BlackBox Ensemble, featuring the vocalist Alina Tamborini.

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Jake s. Jordan and his piece The Last of Sailing Ships. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Jake his background, storytelling in music, absolute music, writing for non-western instruments, orchestration, The Last of Sailing Ships, and issues in modern music.

Jake Contact Links:

Email: jsjordan1066@gmail.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakejordancomposer/

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The Last of Sailing Ships was performed by the Florida State University Wind Ensemble.

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Will Davenport and his piece, Reed Quintet I. We discuss his background, compositional process and inspirations, Reed Quintet I, various compositional techniques, and Will’s views on composition and music theory. Feel free to contact Will for any comments, questions or inquiries through any of the linked means below:

Email: wdavenportcomposer@gmail.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@willdavenport825

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/will.davenport.359

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/will_the_composer

Kate Soper’s website, the mentioned composer: http://www.katesoper.com/home.htm

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Performance credits for Reed Quintet I:

Soprano Saxophone: Avery Bumgarner

Bb Clarinet: Jennifer Soles

Alto Saxophone: Daniel Bollin

Bass Clarinet: Madeline Julian

Bassoon: Rebekah Yost

Conductor: Daniel Swartz

Note: This piece was originally written with an oboe part, but due to personnel limitations this was substituted with a Soprano Saxophone, which is heard within the episode.