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]

  • "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
  • "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
  • Lured by the Horizon (2005) for Orchestra
  • Through Leaves (2004) for Tape and Percussion
  • "#@&%!* (expletive deleted) (2000) for Percussion Quartet

References

  1. ↑ "UM School of Music, Theatre & Dance - Department of Composition". www.music.umich.edu. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  2. ↑ "Profile: Andrea L. Reinkemeyer". Archived from the original on 22 July 2010. Retrieved 11 January 2011.
  3. ↑ http://static1.1.sqspcdn.com/static/f/1198842/15948477/1326138309517/05-1202-detroit_news-mots.pdf?token=cmlFXdAHCr3dg5HE5gdWBuxvzrY%3D
  4. ↑ "'Troy' highlights ASO's tribute to music hall". The Daily Gazette. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  5. ↑ "Faculty Details - Linfield College". Linfield College. Retrieved 3 May 2018.
  6. ↑ New York: Volume 38. 2006.
  7. ↑ Dissertation abstracts international: The humanities and social. University Microfilms, University Microfilms International. 2006.
  8. ↑ "Music by Andrea L. Reinkemeyer, DMA". andreareinkemeyer.com. Retrieved 3 May 2018.


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