Episode 012 - Rob Deemer and the Institute of Composers Diversity

Sounds of the World

Today we speak with Rob Deemer from the State University of New York in Fredonia. He is a music composition professor and head of the composition department at SUNY Fredonia. He is also the founder and director of the Institute of Composer Diversity. We talk about his musical education, and what inspired him to create the database of names and pieces. We discuss labels, expansions, and future goals as well. If you know someone that should be included, or if you want to be included, please visit: http://www.composerdiversity.com/ and fill out a submission form!

Guest:

Rob Deemer: robdeemer.com

Institute of Composer Diversity: http://www.composerdiversity.com/

Music:

"Gallimaufry" by Rob Deemer. Performed by Vanguard Reed Quintet

"Cantastoria: Movement 2 - Hydra" by Rob Deemer. Performed by Michael Hall

Guest Links:

University of Central Oklahoma: www.uco.edu

New Music Box: nmbx.newmusicusa.org

African Composer: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVpHcX1xI-CjTBm1cYXqpuw

Hosts:

William F. Montgomery - www.williammontgomerycomposer.com

Hillary Lester - www.thehealthymusiciansite.com

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