Spencer, Julie

Julie Spencer

Biography

Born: January 09, 1962

Country: Indianapolis, Indiana, U.S.A.

Studies: Eastman School of Music (B.F.A.1985), California Institute of the Arts (M.F.A.1990)

Teachers: Paul Novros, James Newton

Website: http://www.spencer-blume.com/

Professional Bio

Julie Spencer - Profile

COMPOSER, MUSICIAN: MARIMBA, VIBRAPHONE, PERCUSSION, VOICE

The exceptional American artist and internationally renowned marimba virtuoso Julie Spencer enchants with her unusual instruments, her profoundly personal singing style, and her unmistakable musicality, creating new music through the harmonizing confluence of composition and performance.

Her cross-stylistic work is comprised of improvisatory sound collages, jazz compositions, world music cross-over as well as contemporary scores for solo marimba, chamber ensembles, choirs and orchestras. Her trail-blazing, individualistic playing technique is unique and expressive.

"Music is an expression of the soul, mediated through a language of the intellect, made possible by an openness of the heart, its substance and meaning perpetually redefined in the context of personal experience and collective consciousness. While deriving strength from the conflicts and sorrows of our lives, I hope in the creation of music to be a voice for love and joy in the world." -Julie Spencer