Oliver is a Finalist for the Cum Laude Awards, one of only two from the United States.  The recognition is for his chamber sextet Love Letters, written for the composer’s own wedding ceremony. Read more at http://clma.nonprofitmusic.org/english/home.php  

Just announced: Oliver is Semi-Finalist for the American Prize in  Chamber Music Composition. The recognition is for Love Letters, a piece on You Are Not Alone, his new album with Juventas. Love Letters was written in 2015 for the composer’s marriage to Landscape Architect Chris Beagan. “This piece is an affirmation of love and equality,” Oliver shares. “Chris and […]

Oliver is on residency at the Ragdale Foundation September 10 – October 5. Located on the former estate of renowned architect Howard Van Doren Shaw, Ragdale offers artists time and space to work in an inspirational setting. While, in residence, Oliver is working on In the Direction of Dreams, a new work for clarinet, cello and […]

The American Prize named Oliver a semi-finalist for the 2017 prize in vocal chamber music composition for Connect All. We All Connect (soprano, horn, piano). The piece, commissioned by Anne Howarth, explores the strength and fragility of human connection through poignant lyrics by mater palindromist Barry Duncan. It is the capstone track on Oliver’s new album You Are Not […]

The Board of Directors of Juventas New Music Ensemble has appointed Oliver Artistic Director! As the leader of Juventas, he will be responsible for setting the artistic vision, curating concert programming and overseeing administrative operations. Oliver’s long long-term partnership with Juventas has included performances of 15 of his works, including 5 premieres, studio recordings, and two terms on the […]

The Recording Academy has recognized Oliver’s work in the field with a voting membership. He’ll have the honor of voting on Grammy Awards in the top categories, as well as classical field specialties.