Andrea Reinkemeyer
Andrea Reinkemeyer (born 1976) is an American composer. She was born in Portland, Oregon, and graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon. She continued her studies in composition at the University of Michigan, graduating with a doctorate degree.[1] As an undergraduate, she won the Outstanding Creativity in Composition Award. Her music has been performed internationally.[2]
Her music has been described as "haunting",[3] "clever, funky, jazzy and virtuosic".[4]
While at the University of Michigan, Reinkemeyer taught as a graduate student instructor in electronic composition. After completing her education, she took a position teaching composition, theory and technology at Bowling Green State University in Ohio. She is currently an Assistant Professor of Music Composition and Theory at Linfield College in McMinnville, Oregon.[5]
She married Brian Amer and has one daughter. Reinkemeyer has also worked teaching music in Detroit community outreach programs.[6][7]
Works
Selected works include:[8]
- Water Sings Fire (2018) for Orchestra
- in the speaking silence (2018) for Alto Saxophone and Bassoon
- Saturation (2017) for Soprano Saxophone and Piano
- From Cycles of Eternity (2017) for Women's Vocal Ensemble; Henrietta Cordelia Ray, poet
- When Justice Reigns (2016) for Mixed Choir; Janine Applegate, poet
- The Thaw (2016) for Soprano, Tenor, Mixed Choir and Wind Ensemble; Artis Henderson, poet
- NaamJai (Liquid Heart) (2015) for Orchestra
- Things Heard, Misunderstood (2012) for Alto Saxophone
- Wrought Iron (2012) for Flute and Percussion
- Dos Danzas (2010) for Concert Band
- Wild Silk (2009) for Baritone Saxophone, Percussion and Piano
- Half Moon Nocturne (2007) for Clarinet in B-flat, Bassoon, Horn in F, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass
- Souvenirs (2006) for Piano
- Lured by the Horizon (2005) for Orchestra
- Through Leaves (2004) for Tape and Percussion
- #@&%!* (expletive deleted) (2000) for Percussion Quartet
- Four Poems for Robin (1999, rev. 2006) for Soprano and Viola; Gary Snyder, poet
References
- ^ "UM School of Music, Theatre & Dance - Department of Composition". www.music.umich.edu. Archived from the original on 2015-06-15. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ "Profile: Andrea L. Reinkemeyer". Archived from the original on 22 July 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2011.
- ^ http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1198842/15948477/1326138309517/05-1202-detroit_news-mots.pdf?token=cmlFXdAHCr3dg5HE5gdWBuxvzrY%3D
- ^ "'Troy' highlights ASO's tribute to music hall". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ "Faculty Details - Linfield College". Linfield College. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
- ^ New York: Volume 38. 2006.
- ^ Dissertation abstracts international: The humanities and social. University Microfilms, University Microfilms International. 2006.
- ^ "Music by Andrea L. Reinkemeyer, DMA". andreareinkemeyer.com. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
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