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Composer Chats

Jason K. Nitsch
Paula Dreyer
Uplifting Unheard Voices Project
Choral Music
Contemporary Classical Music
Piano
Minneapolis, United States
Seattle, United States
Heidelberg, Germany
Dorico
Liverpool
Martin Hebel
Composition
Laura Nevitt
Outdoor Concerts
Opera
Mount Auburn Cemetery

Composer Chat is a podcast where we talk a little bit about music, a little bit about life, and a whole lot about whatever we feel like at the moment! Each episode I am joined by a special guest composer and we will chat about their pathway towards success in their musical career!

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Mary Bichner (b. 1982) is an American orchestral composer of opera and ballet with sound-to-color synesthesia — a neurological condition that allows her to “see” splashes of specific colors when she hears their corresponding pitches sounded. Her work... more

Zemlinsky Prize winner and eight-time winner of The American Prize, composer Martin Hebel (b.1990) works at the intersection of music, advocacy, and interdisciplinary collaboration, responding to global challenges with socially-conscious music to spa... more

My name is Eric Lane Barnes. I am a

composer, writer, lyricist, pianist, director,

conductor, performer, teacher, and advocate for LGBTQ rights.

I live to explore all the

ways music can connect people with

themselves, with one another, a... more

Evan VanDoren is an in-demand music composer regularly commissioned to create engaging & award-winning music for marching bands and concert ensembles at all skill levels. Evan’s music is regularly performed around the country, including premiere perf... more

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Mary Bichner
Orchestral composer for opera and ballet with synesthesia
Episode: 3.15 - Mary Bichner
Martin Hebel
Composer; refugee-voices project advocate
Episode: 3.14. - Martin Hebel
Eric Lane Barnes
Composer, writer, choral conductor; based in Seattle
Self-employed / Seattle-based composer and conductor
Episode: 3.13 - Eric Lane Barnes
Evan VanDoren
Composer and former high school band director, specializing in band, orchestra, and drum corps works
Composer and Arranger; published by RWS Music
Episode: 3.12 Evan VanDoren
Mark Simpson
Composer and clarinetist from Liverpool
Independent composer/performer
Episode: 3.11 - Mark Simpson
Kira Rugen
Choral Composer, pianist, and conductor invited guest
Independent/Academic (as discussed)
Episode: 3.10 - Kira Zeeman Rugen
Dawn Sonntag
Composer of opera, art songs, chamber music, and more
Independent composer
Episode: 3.9 - Dawn Sonntag
Beth Anderson
Composer specializing in avant-garde, text sound, and Swales
Independent composer
Episode: 3.8 - Beth Anderson
Paula Dreyer
Pianist, composer and educator
Independent composer and educator
Episode: 3.7 - Paula Dreyer

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Jason Nitsch
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3.15 - Mary Bichner
Q: What do you like to listen to for enjoyment, not work?
I enjoy 90s Britpop and Brit Rock along with classical composers like Mozart and Tchaikovsky, and I often listen to music that differs from my current projects to avoid cross-influence.
3.15 - Mary Bichner
Q: Do you have a favorite food?
Dessert of any kind, as I love exploring local sweets when I travel and sample what different regions offer.
3.12 Evan VanDoren
Q: If you could sit with a dead composer, who would you choose and why?
He mentions Aaron Copeland and Mozart as potential conversations with legacies that align with his interests in pioneering and prolific writing across time, signaling his admiration for foundational figures in American and classical music.
3.12 Evan VanDoren
Q: What are you currently working on and how does that fit into your year?
He describes year-round activity including marching band shows, publications for publishers, and the ongoing cycle from BOA Grand Nationals through to late spring and summer, balancing multiple roles.
3.12 Evan VanDoren
Q: What was your first original piece and how did it shape your trajectory?
The piece Into Battle was the first original work, developed during a COVID-era online class with Robert W. Smith; the mentorship and the project served as a springboard for his later composing.

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What is Composer Chats about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on deep-dive conversations with contemporary composers about their career paths, creative processes, and lived experiences in music. Episodes span from shared journeys into composing, teaching, and performing, to practical discussions on mentorship, collaboration, and adapting to new technologies and genres. Listeners can expect candid anecdotes, behind-the-scenes details about writing for bands, orchestras, and media, and insights into navigating a life in music—from early starts and education to ambitious projects and international collaborations. A standout pattern is the mix of personal storytelling with actionable takeaways for aspiring composers, educators, and performers, making it a valuable resource for anyone exp... more

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Recent guests on Composer Chats include:

1. Mary Bichner
2. Martin Hebel
3. Eric Lane Barnes
4. Evan VanDoren
5. Mark Simpson
6. Kira Rugen
7. Dawn Sonntag
8. Beth Anderson

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