On October 26, 2025, Springboro Wind Symphony invited applications for composers to participate in a composition masterclass with internationally renowned composer, conductor, and educator Frank Ticheli.
The masterclass was held at Springboro High School (Springboro, Ohio), and included a lecture/Q&A by Frank Ticheli about composition, followed by his analysis, critique, and discussion of compositions by the following participants selected from an application process.
Participants may also have an opportunity for their compositions to be played/performed and/or recorded by SWS at a future date.
Frank Ticheli's music has been described as being “optimistic and thoughtful" (Los Angeles Times), “lean and muscular" (New York Times), “brilliantly effective" (Miami Herald) and “powerful, deeply felt crafted with impressive flair and an ear for striking instrumental colors" (South Florida Sun-Sentinel). Ticheli is Professor Emeritus at the University of Southern California's Thornton School of Music, where he taught for 32 years (1991-2023). From 1991 to 1998, Ticheli was Composer in Residence of the Pacific Symphony and composed numerous works for that orchestra.
Ticheli is well known for his works for concert band, many of which have become standards in the repertoire. In addition to composing, he has appeared as guest conductor of his music at Carnegie Hall, at many American universities and music festivals, and in cities throughout the world, including Schladming (Austria), Beijing and Shanghai, London and Manchester, Singapore, Rome, Sydney, and numerous cities in Korea and Japan.
For more information, please visit the composer’s website: www.FrankTicheli.com
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