Shawn Tolley, Composer, Educator
I have been composing music since high school, but only became serious about it after my junior year. In my junior year my band director gave me the opportunity to premier a work in our spring concert. This work got me a scholarship to Whitworth University where I studied composition with Dr. David Asplin and Brent Edstrom. While at Whitworth I premiered the first movement to my Symphony No. 1, held two composition recitals, showed works in numerous composer's forums, participated in masters classes with famous composers, and help found the now annual Whitworth CompFest. Currently I am sub...
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Hilary Hahn: Connecting All the Pieces
Much is made in the music press of violinist Hilary Hahn's stunning technique, impeccable poise, and unshakable intonation.
In that picture of perfection, however, one of her most striking character traits—her seemingly insatiable curiosity—can get
a bit lost. Still, though she doesn't flaunt her boundary pushing with unusual concert dress or radical interpretive choices,
she resolutely pursues her own interests with care and focus.
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Background is a detail of "Springfield" from
In the Throat of River Mornings, by
Jerome Kitzke.
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