Free and open to the public!
Social Time: ~7:15PM PST / Presentation begins: 7:30PM PST
Presenter: Dawn L. Sonntag, D.M.A
Topic: Composition Pedagogy
In this presentation on composition pedagogy, composer Dawn Sonntag will share her experiences studying and teaching composition from both the perspective of a student and of a college and private studio instructor. Rather than a "how to" session, this presentation is meant to inspire discussion about the balance of objective knowledge and intuition required for composing and how we can motivate both students and ourselves to grow as composers. Attendees are invited to share their own experiences and insights.
Bio:
The works of Olympia, Washington based composer Dawn Sonntag have been performed across the U.S. and in Europe. She has received commissions from the Cleveland Opera Theater, Burning River Baroque, the Delgani Quartet, and university, community, and church choirs across the U.S. and in Europe. Her art songs have been recorded on Navona and Naxos Records and published by North Star Music. Her first opera, Verlorene Heimat, received Honorable Mention in the 2021 American Prize for opera composition. Sonntag was selected as the Composer of the Year for the Washington State Music Teachers Association in 2021 and for Ohio State Music Teachers Association in 2010. She holds graduate degrees from the University of Minnesota, Ohio State University, and the Hochschule fuer Kirchenmusik, Heidelberg and has served on the faculties of the University of St. Catherine, Hiram College, University, and Pacific Lutheran University.