Cairns, Zachary
Biography
Born: 1978
Country: USA
Studies: Penn State University; Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester
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Zachary Cairns (b. 1978) received his Ph.D. in Music Theory from the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester (2010), an M.A. in Music Theory (2003) and a B.S. in Music Education (2000) from Penn State University. While at Penn State, he also earned a Performer’s Certificate in Percussion. He currently works as Assistant Professor of Music Theory and Composition at the University of Missouri – St. Louis.
His works have been played across the United States and in Europe. His wind ensemble work Refracted Moonlight has been performed by a number of high school and collegiate bands. His Two Pieces for Baritone Saxophone and Percussion won first prize in the Percussive Arts Society’s annual composition contest, and was performed at the Society’s international convention (PASIC) in November, 2014. That work was also performed, with an additional third movement, at the World Saxophone Congress (SaxOpen) in Strasbourg, France in July, 2015. Additionally, a recent commission, Eight through Eleven: Four Episodes for Seven Trumpets, was premiered by the University of Missouri – St. Louis Trumpet Ensemble at the International Trumpet Guild’s annual conference in May, 2015. [1]
Works for Percussion
Beyond the Sequestered Grove - Marimba
Concert(in)o for Marimba and Wind Quintet - Marimba; Woodwind Quintet
Interactions for Baritone Saxophone and Percussion - Multiple Percussion; Baritone Saxophone
Rhythmic Ceremonial Ritual - Percussion Septet
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