Eric Knechtges

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Eric Thomas Knechtges, DM (born April 16, 1978 in Lansing, MI) is an American composer. He has written works for a wide variety of performing mediums including: concert band, orchestra, a cappella choir, and chamber ensembles (including some works using computer music technology).

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Biography

Eric Knechtges has studied at the Indiana University (Bloomington) Jacobs School of Music (DM), Bowling Green State University (MM) and Michigan State University (BMusEd); he has also taught music (band, chorus, and music appreciation) at Addison Community Schools in Michigan. He has been an active conductor of bands and orchestras, including the Pride of Indy Band and Color Guard. [1]

His composition, Broken Silents, was recognized for Special Distinction in the second annual American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers ASCAP/CBDNA Frederick Fennell Competition. [2] He has also been recognized in the National Bandmasters Association Young Composers Mentor Project, the National Association of Composers, USA Young Composers Competition, and the San Francisco Choral Artists New Voices Composition Competition, [3] and the “Juan Bautista Comes” Choral Competition. His works have been performed by ensembles and artists throughout the United States, including the Michigan State University Symphony Band, the Bowling Green State University A Cappella Chorus, the Indiana University Symphonic Band, tubists Timothy Olt [4] and Philip Sinder, cellist Suren Bagratuni, the San Francisco Choral Artists, the Governor's School of North Carolina, and the Purdue University Wind Ensemble.

Knechtges is also one of eighteen featured composers in the fourth edition of Composers on Composing for Band series written by Mark Camphouse. [5]

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References

  1. ↑ Pride of Indy Band
  2. ↑ "American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers". Archived from the original on 2011-07-23. Retrieved 2007-11-28.
  3. ↑ "San Francisco Choral Artists". Archived from the original on 2007-12-17. Retrieved 2007-11-28.
  4. ↑ "Bowling Green State University Commissioned Pieces" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2011-07-17. Retrieved 2009-02-27.
  5. ↑ GIA Publications book preview
  6. ↑ News article about Kids Compose Contest in Bloomington, IN
  7. 1 2 "Indiana University Composition Department Honors". Archived from the original on 2007-10-12. Retrieved 2009-02-27.
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