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July 11-28: VCCA Fellowship
The Virginia Center for the Creative Arts has invited Oliver for a fellowship at their artist colony on 400 acres of Blue Ridge farmland. While in residence Oliver will be working on a new choral composition, setting poetry by Ruth Kessler.
May 21: Michael Kregler performs “For Pondering”
Michael Kregler will perform Oliver’s solo piano work For Pondering in a a showcase of Music Performance & Education, Inc., (MP&E) artists. MP&E is a fantastic organization that provides financial support to musicians and artists as they advance the appreciation and enjoyment of music and fine arts through performance and instruction. The program includes performances by Jennifer […]
May 7 & 8: West Medford Open Studios
On May 7 & 8, over 80 artists across Medford, Massachusetts open their doors to the public. Oliver will be sharing his work at the Brooks School on 388 High Street. Stop by to explore Oliver’s “listening gallery,” chat about the process of composing a piece, and purchase recordings. For more information on West Medford Open […]
Apr. 30 & May 1: Veridian Symphony performs Lunastella Fuga
The Veridian Symphony will perform Oliver’s string orchestra work Lunastella Fuga in its “Now and Then” program on April 30 and May 1. Oliver’s piece was selected as a winner in the Veridian Symphony’s 2016 Composition Competition. The concert also includes music by Samuel Barber, Benjamin Britten, Gustav Holst, Andrián Pertout, Dean Destabrook, and Maciej Balenkowski. Saturday, April 30 at […]
Veridian Symphony Orchestra Competition Winner
The Veridian Symphony Orchestra has named Oliver a winner of its 2016 Composers Competition. The ensemble will perform his work Lunastella Fuga on its concerts April 30 and May 1 in Yuba City California.
Apr. 17: Sun Valley Chamber Winds premieres Krummholz Variations
The Sun Valley Chamber Winds will premiere Oliver’s newest work Krummholz Variations, a tone poem that recalls aspects of life in the alpine zone. Krummholz Variations was commissioned by a consortium of 13 ensembles as a companion piece for the unusual instrumentation of Stravinsky’s beloved Octet (flute, clarinet, 2 bassoons, 2 trumpets, 2 trombones). Consortium partners will present additional premiere performances around […]