Contributers
Aaron D'Zurilla
He/HimAaron D'Zurilla is the primary host and founder of the Theorist Composer Collaboration. With diverse research interests in both modern classical composition and rap, Aaron has presented work at the 2025 Indiana University Symposium of Research in Music, with a paper titled: “Guess Who’s B…
Albert Wheeler
He/HimLong Island native Albert Wheeler is a Master's in Music Theory student at Florida StateUniversity. Before arriving in Tallahassee, he attended the Aaron Copland School of Music atCUNY Queens College. He received a bachelor's in Music Education while competing in Trackand Field for …
Alivia Hunter
She/HerAlivia Hunter is a modern folk artist and composer who reimagines classical myths and folklore, telling ancient tales with a fresh style. A graduate student at Wake Forest, she blends her academic experience with a deep passion for storytelling. As the eldest of five, Alivia grew up surr…
Ben Williams
He/HimBen Williams is a producer out of Bradenton, Florida, primarily specializing in pop rock instrumental music. Ben has been playing music for over a decade and has been producing music for the last five years, all culminating in the album, "On My Own".Email: benwwms@gmail.comSpotify…
Brian Junttila
He/HimBrian Junttila is currently pursuing a Doctorate of Music in Composition at the Florida StateUniversity College of Music in Tallahassee, Florida, United States. As a composer and trombonist,his main musical goal is to hold a semblance of tradition while maintaining contemporary flair.…
Brittney Pflanz
She/HerBrittney is a theorist and percussionist from Central Florida. She holds a Bachelor's of Music in Music Theory from Stetson University and is a current Graduate Music Theory student at Florida State University. Her research interests include music in multi-media, East Asian music, embodi…
Cameron Gwynn
He/HimCameron Gwynn earned his bachelor’s in Composition and Theory from the University of Georgia and his masters in Composition from the University of Miami. He’s currently pursuing a masters in Theory at Florida State University, where his research focuses on Neo-Riemannian and quarter-tonal…
Daniel Townsend, Ph.D.
He/HimDaniel Townsend recently received a Ph.D. in music composition from the University of Florida. He currently resides in New York City and pursues various freelance musical opportunities such as ballet and modern dance accompaniment, event management and production, and private lessons. Whe…
Dr. Amelia Brey
She/HerThe music of Amelia Brey has been described as possessing “haunting beauty” and “a deep, disquieting power” (National Sawdust Log). Her works have received premieres by Ensemble Dal Niente, National Sawdust Ensemble, Carnegie Hall’s Ensemble Connect, and members of Ensemble Intercontempo…
Dr. Carolina Heredia
She/HerCarolina Heredia (b. 1981 – Córdoba, Argentina) is a composer of acoustic and electronic music with a specialization in interdisciplinary collaboration and intermedia art. Her musical training is rooted in multiple traditions of Western European classical music, South American folk, and …
Dr. Francisco Javier de Alba
He/HimDr. Francisco Javier de Alba, known professionally as Dr. Paco, is a clarinetist, composer, and educator based in Phoenix, Arizona. He maintains an active career as a soloist, chamber musician, and orchestral performer, with appearances across the U.S., Europe, and Asia. He performs regul…
Dr. Michael Kahle
He/HimA composer who loves collaboration and the music creation process, Pennsylvania native Michael Kahle (b. 1996) has always searched for opportunities to work with performers and ensembles inthe pursuit of emotionally driven music. Through these collaborations, Michael works to impart a m…
Dr. Nico Gutierrez
He/HimDescribed as, “a young musical promise” (La Vanguardia) Dr. Nico Gutierrez is a composer that consistently writes powerful, lush music for both multimedia and concert audiences. Born to Colombian parents, Nico embraces his heritage and infuses elements of his cultural upbringing into his …
Dr. Pamela Mireles
She/HerDr. Pamela (pah-MEH-lah) Mireles is a Mexican-American violinist with different talentsand strengths in her musical career. She earned her bachelor’s degree in ViolinPerformance (2017) in the Escuela Superior de Música from the Fine Arts and LiteratureNational Institute in Mexico C…
Dr. Robert Gross
He/Him/HisRobert Gross is a composer, music theorist and music therapist. He received his DMAin music composition at University of Southern California where he also received agraduate certificate in Scoring for Motion Pictures and Television. He also receivedan MA in Music for Film, Telev…
Emelia Ulrich
She/HerEmelia Ulrich is current graduate student at the Florida State University, studying to receive her Masters in Music Composition under Dr Liliya Ugay. She is a recent graduate of the University of Florida, holding Bachelor’s degrees in Music Composition and Music Education, completing her…
Gabriel Gekoskie
He/HimGabriel Gekoskie (b. 2001) is a composer, sound artist, and educator based in State College, PA. Delving into the intricacies of the human experience and exploring the absurd, his creative portfolio spans diverse mediums. Gekoskie's cohesive musical methodology draws inspiration from cont…
Isabella Temperville
She/HerIsabella Temperville (b. 2000) is a composer and sound designer based in Baton Rouge, LA. She received a Bachelor’s of Music from Christopher Newport University in 2023 and is currently continuing her studies at Louisiana State University. Temperville’s music has been described as a “jou…
Jake s. Jordan
He/HimJake s. Jordan (1999) is a doctoral student at The Florida State University, where he studies with Dr. Clifton Callender, with additional responsibilities in teaching undergraduate aural skills (Dr. Evan Jones) and music theory (Dr. Nancy Rogers). His compositions range from music for the…
Jane Kozhevnikova
She/HerEvgeniya “Jane” Kozhevnikova is a composer, pianist, and educator. Her works have been performed at regional, national, and international level music events. She composes in various styles, tastefully blending them. In 2019, she received a DownBeat Outstanding Performance award in the La…
Justine de Saint Mars
She/HerJustine de Saint Mars always knew that she wanted to pursue music as her career. She studied piano and cello for many years, but it was composition that really spoke to her. She started her composition journey in early high school and decided a path for herself in that field. She was acc…
Katherine Bergman
She/HerKatherine Bergman (b. 1985) is a Minnesota-based composer who draws on nature, environmentalism, and the intersection between art and science to create music described as hypnotic and visceral. She has received commissions and performances from leading ensembles throughout the United Sta…
Ky Nam Nguyen
She/HerKy Nam Nguyen (b. 1996) is a composer and pianist from Vietnam. Since the early days of her composition career, she has sought to merge her Vietnamese heritage with the Western classical education that she received from a young age. This blending of Eastern and Western cultures is a cent…
Mary Denney
She/HerCelebrated for her eclectic, vibrant and sometimes irreverent music, composer Mary M. Denney explores the relationship between sound, music, and memory. More specifically, she is particularly drawn to the ways in which music can be used to shape one’s sense of identity. Mary finds inspir…