composer, bandleader, performer, video artist (?)
Photos are up from the New Music Ensemble's tour through the national parks from this summer! Peruse hundreds of excellent shots from our in-house media expert (and graduate student in composition), John Jansen. Check it out HERE. Audio and video will be released from the tour soon--including performances of my piece, Canvas the Bear. A … Continue reading GVSUNME Media from the National Parks
Two days ago, my band, the Lake Effects, launched a pre-order/funding campaign for our new album, titled "Ioway." It will be the band's first full LP and marks one of my most significant achievements as a composer and performer. We're incredibly grateful that we've already received extensive support from our friends, families, and peers--we're almost 25% of … Continue reading The Lake Effects Kick off our Album-Funding Campaign for “Ioway”!
My saxophone quartet (SATB), "In Search of a Beer Mug," was premiered by the Donald Sinta Quartet as a runner-up in their student competition composition. A recording from the premiere at Kerrytown Concert House has surfaced, and I'm glad to share it with you. About the piece: "In Search of a Beer Mug" was first … Continue reading “In Search of a Beer Mug” DSQ recording
It is with much delight that I write, from the road, that the Grand Valley State New Music Ensemble's 2016 National Parks tour is underway. We will be visiting 4 National Parks--Badlands, Wind Cave, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton, beginning with two Badlands concerts on July 1st and 2nd (Friday and Saturday). The repertoire includes eight new … Continue reading “Canvas the Bear” in Four National Parks
GVSU Varsity Men's Glee Club premiered "Do Not Weep," a setting of M. Elizabeth Frye's "Do Not Stand at My Grave and Weep," on April 17th, 2016 at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in downtown Grand Rapids. Special thanks to conductor Dr. Charles Norris, soloists Alex Williams, Gabriel Ellis, Graham Smith, and Dan "Spray-Dan" Schroeder. A … Continue reading “Do Not Weep” Recording with GVSU Varsity Men’s Glee Club
Cate Tremblay, a Grand Valley experimental filmmaker, recently completed her senior project, "Devastate." The five minute film reflects on nature and violence, and I was lucky to be asked to write and record the score. This is by far the largest project that I have ever taken on, featuring more than 10 instruments performed by four musicians, … Continue reading Cate Tremblay’s “Devastate” (Film Score)
My take on Mary E. Frye's "Do Not Stand at my Grave and Weep" will be premiered at the GVSU Varsity Men's Glee Club annual Spring concert this Sunday, April 17th at 5pm. The performance will take at St. Mark's Episcopal Church in downtown Grand Rapids as a part of their Sacred Sounds Concert Series. … Continue reading “Do Not Weep” premiere, 4/17/16
Hello friends, and thank you for visiting my new site. I've just gotten two new recordings of my works: one old and one new. The more recent is a recording of the premiere of my piano trio, Like Ravel to the Blues. Many thanks to Jenna Michael, Kevin Flynn, and Angie Schmitt, who dedicated time to … Continue reading Welcome! 2 new recordings available
Niko D. Schroeder 