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Daniel Bernard Roumain’s (DBR) acclaimed work as a composer, performer, educator, and activist spans more than two decades, and he has been commissioned by venerable artists and institutions worldwide. “About as omnivorous as a contemporary artist gets” (NYT), DBR is perhaps the only composer whose collaborations span Philip Glass, Bill T. Jones, Savion Glover and Lady Gaga.



Known for his signature violin sounds infused with myriad electronic, urban, and African-American music influences, DBR takes his genre-bending music beyond the proscenium. He is a composer of chamber, orchestral, and operatic works; has won an Emmy for Outstanding Musical Composition for his collaborations with ESPN; featured as keynote performer at technology conferences; and created large scale, site-specific musical events for public spaces. DBR earned his doctorate in Music Composition from the University of Michigan and is currently Institute Professor and Professor of Practice at Arizona State University.

An avid arts industry leader, DBR serves on the board of directors of the League of American Orchestras, Association of Performing Arts Presenters and Creative Capital, the advisory committee of the Sphinx Organization, and was co-chair of 2015 and 2016 APAP Conferences.

DBR most recently scored the film Ailey (d. Jamila Wignot), which premiered at Sundance Film Festival in 2021. He also created the musical score for The Just and The Blind, a collaboration with spoken word artist and writer Marc Bamuthi Joseph, commissioned by Carnegie Hall; and a new work for Washington State University’s Symphonic Band, Falling Black Into The Sky, based on the work of the artist James Turrell and his “light work” at Roden Crater.

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New Jersey Symphony Summer Season to Feature GODFATHER, BAAHUBALI, Free Parks Concerts, and More


The New Jersey Symphony will present two epic films in concert with the score played live by the orchestra this summer, as well as concerts in the parks, a concert featuring emerging composers and a free preview concert of the upcoming 2024–25 season.

American Composers Orchestra And ROCO Partner For EarShot Readings at League Of American Orchestras National Conference


The American Composers Orchestra (ACO) collaborates with dynamic Houston-based orchestra ROCO for EarShot Readings held from Tuesday, June 4 to Friday, June 7, 2024, in conjunction with the annual League of American Orchestras National Conference, with a live streamed performance on Friday, June 7, 2024 at 11am CT.

Alan Cumming and Ari Shapiro & More Set for Los Angeles Philharmonic The Ford 2024 Season


The Los Angeles Philharmonic Association has revealed The Ford’s 2024 season, featuring performances from July 14 to October 31. See who is featured and learn how to purchase tickets.

The Apollo and Opera Philadelphia Launch Partnership To Co-Create New Canon of Black American Opera


Having previously partnered in 2016 and 2017 on the New York premieres of the contemporary operas Charlie Parker's Yardbird and We Shall Not Be Moved, The Apollo and Opera Philadelphia have announced a new, multi-year partnership that will support the creation of new operatic work by Black artists.

New Jersey Symphony And Hackensack Meridian Health Announce Continued Partnership


Explore the ongoing partnership between the New Jersey Symphony and Hackensack Meridian Health, as they continue to foster a love for music and promote well-being in the community.

New Jersey Symphony Announces Its 2024-25 Season


NEW JERSEY SYMPHONY, led by Music Director Xian Zhang, has announced its upcoming 2024-25 season.

New Jersey Symphony Presents Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony


Experience Tchaikovsky's Fifth Symphony with the New Jersey Symphony, conducted by Xian Zhang. Featuring Tom Borrow on Mozart's Piano Concerto No. 24.

American Composers Orchestra Announces EarShot Publishing, Partnering With Boosey & Hawkes And Sphinx Organization


The American Composers Orchestra (ACO) launches EarShot Publishing, an unprecedented music publishing initiative that will administer the rights for select orchestral works developed through its national EarShot composer advancement programs, which include Readings, CoLABoratory Fellowships, and other commissioning opportunities.

Buglisi Dance Theatre to Present 30th Anniversary Season at Chelsea Factory Beginning Next Month


BUGLISI DANCE THEATRE, Jacqulyn Buglisi, Artistic Director, has announced Leaping into the Future with Visions of Spring - a Celebratory 30th Anniversary Season, February 29 through March 2 at the Chelsea Factory, 547 West 26th St. Learn more about the season here!

Carnegie Hall Presents ACO In AMERICA IN WEIMAR: ON THE MARGINS, March 12


On Tuesday, March 12, 2024 at 7:30pm, Carnegie Hall presents the American Composers Orchestra (ACO) in America in Weimar: On the Margins at Zankel Hall. 

Carnegie Hall to Present American Composers Orchestra in America in Weimar: On the Margins at Zankel Hall


Carnegie Hall presents the American Composers Orchestra in 'America in Weimar: On the Margins' featuring new works by John Glover, Kelley Rourke, Jerod Tate, and Tonia Ko. The program explores the United States' influence on the pre-World War II Weimar period.

American Composers Orchestra Unveils Selections For National Earshot Readings & Residencies


American Composers Orchestra announces composers selected for national EarShot Readings & Residencies, pairing composers with mentors and training with major American orchestras.

New Jersey Symphony Hosts a Concert Weekend Examining 'The American Dream' This Month


The New Jersey Symphony will present a concert program called “The American Dream,” focused on the many facets that make up the long-held idea of the American Dream, the stories of those who have immigrated to America, and the differences found in the American experience through different cultures.

Danny DeVito to Narrate MATILDA In Concert at New Jersey Symphony


Don't miss New Jersey Symphony's live concert of Matilda with Danny DeVito narrating! Composer David Newman conducts the enchanting score at State Theatre New Jersey.

Augustin Hadelich Performs Beethoven's Violin Concerto With the New Jersey Symphony


The New Jersey Symphony presents one of the foremost concert violinists in the world, Augustin Hadelich, in three performances with Music Director Xian Zhang conducting.

New Jersey Symphony Accepting Applications for 2024 Edward T. Cone Composition Institute


Call for Scores: New Jersey Symphony is accepting applications for the 2024 Edward T. Cone Composition Institute.

New Jersey Symphony to Present Lunar New Year Celebration


The New Jersey Symphony presents a special performance celebrating the Lunar New Year and the Year of the Dragon, featuring conductor Yue Bao and pianist Tony Siqi Yun.

Sphinx Organization to Present National Convening 'SphinxConnect: Amplify' And 27th Annual Sphinx Competition


Sphinx Organization announces SphinxConnect: Amplify and 27th Annual Sphinx Competition happening from January 24-27, 2024 in Detroit.

National Center for Choreography-Akron and University of Akron School of Dance Reveals 2023-24 Community Commissioning Residency Artists


The National Center for Choreography-Akron and the University of Akron School of Dance, Theatre, and Arts Administration have announced the artists for the 2023-24 Community Commissioning Residencies. Dance Heginbotham and BRKFST Dance Company will be in residence, sharing their talents with the Akron arts community. Read more about their upcoming projects and events.

American Composers Orchestra to Premiere Five Works In THE QUEST: EPIC JOURNEYS At Carnegie Hall


American Composers Orchestra (ACO) will premiere music by hundreds of today's top composers, and no two concerts are alike.

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