Andrew Cadima
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Andrew William Cadima is an American
Composer.
. He has written for a wide variety of instruments and ensembles ranging from solo harp to large orchestra and for events and venues ranging from rock concerts to symphony halls.
Cadima began his studies in composition in Austin, Texas
with Joe Harchanko at the University of Texas at Austin
. Subsequently, he received B.M. and M.M. degrees in composition from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, studying under Dr. Dan Becker and David Garner. During his studies at the San Francisco Conservatory, Cadima was the recipient of the Agnes Albert Scholarship. He has additionally studied abroad and performed on the piano, guitar, and violin in cities all over the world including Vienna
, Paris
, and Valencia, Spain
.
Cadima’s music has been performed both locally and internationally by many soloists and ensembles including members of the San Francisco Symphony
and Philadelphia Orchestra
, The Curtis Institute of Music Chamber Orchestra, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music
Orchestra, the SFCM New Music Ensemble (Nicole Paiement, director), the SFCM Chorus, the Huntington Guitar Ensemble, the Allendale String Quartet, and award-winning trombonist Achilles Liarmakopoulos
, among many others. His music has also been featured at many prestigious institutions including the Yale School of Music
, the Curtis Institute of Music
, the Aspen Music Festival, Colorado State University
.
.
United States
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Composer.
Biography
Award-winning composer Andrew Cadima (b. 1984) is currently residing in the San Francisco Bay AreaSan Francisco Bay Area
The San Francisco Bay Area, commonly known as the Bay Area, is a populated region that surrounds the San Francisco and San Pablo estuaries in Northern California. The region encompasses metropolitan areas of San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose, along with smaller urban and rural areas...
. He has written for a wide variety of instruments and ensembles ranging from solo harp to large orchestra and for events and venues ranging from rock concerts to symphony halls.
Cadima began his studies in composition in Austin, Texas
Austin, Texas
Austin is the capital city of the U.S. state of :Texas and the seat of Travis County. Located in Central Texas on the eastern edge of the American Southwest, it is the fourth-largest city in Texas and the 14th most populous city in the United States. It was the third-fastest-growing large city in...
with Joe Harchanko at the University of Texas at Austin
University of Texas at Austin
The University of Texas at Austin is a state research university located in Austin, Texas, USA, and is the flagship institution of the The University of Texas System. Founded in 1883, its campus is located approximately from the Texas State Capitol in Austin...
. Subsequently, he received B.M. and M.M. degrees in composition from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, studying under Dr. Dan Becker and David Garner. During his studies at the San Francisco Conservatory, Cadima was the recipient of the Agnes Albert Scholarship. He has additionally studied abroad and performed on the piano, guitar, and violin in cities all over the world including Vienna
Vienna
Vienna is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Austria and one of the nine states of Austria. Vienna is Austria's primary city, with a population of about 1.723 million , and is by far the largest city in Austria, as well as its cultural, economic, and political centre...
, Paris
Paris
Paris is the capital and largest city in France, situated on the river Seine, in northern France, at the heart of the Île-de-France region...
, and Valencia, Spain
Spain
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.
Cadima’s music has been performed both locally and internationally by many soloists and ensembles including members of the San Francisco Symphony
San Francisco Symphony
The San Francisco Symphony is an orchestra based in San Francisco, California. Since 1980, the orchestra has performed at the Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall. The San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra and the San Francisco Symphony Chorus are part of the organization...
and Philadelphia Orchestra
Philadelphia Orchestra
The Philadelphia Orchestra is a symphony orchestra based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, in the United States. One of the "Big Five" American orchestras, it was founded in 1900...
, The Curtis Institute of Music Chamber Orchestra, the San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco Conservatory of Music
San Francisco Conservatory of Music, formerly the California Conservatory of Music, founded in 1917, is a music school, with an enrollment of about 400 students. It was launched by Ada Clement and Lillian Hodgehead in the remodeled home of Lillian's parents on Sacramento Street. It was called the...
Orchestra, the SFCM New Music Ensemble (Nicole Paiement, director), the SFCM Chorus, the Huntington Guitar Ensemble, the Allendale String Quartet, and award-winning trombonist Achilles Liarmakopoulos
Achilles liarmakopoulos
Achilles Liarmakopoulos is a Greek trombonist.-Biography:Achilles Liarmakopoulos, native of Greece, plays trombone in . As a soloist, he is dedicated to an expanding, attractive repertoire of new pieces and important works revived from the archives as well as standard repertoire...
, among many others. His music has also been featured at many prestigious institutions including the Yale School of Music
Yale School of Music
The Yale School of Music is one of the twelve professional schools at Yale University and one of the premier music conservatories in the world....
, the Curtis Institute of Music
Curtis Institute of Music
The Curtis Institute of Music is a conservatory in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, that offers courses of study leading to a performance Diploma, Bachelor of Music, Master of Music in Opera, and Professional Studies Certificate in Opera. According to statistics compiled by U.S...
, the Aspen Music Festival, Colorado State University
Colorado State University
Colorado State University is a public research university located in Fort Collins, Colorado. The university is the state's land grant university, and the flagship university of the Colorado State University System.The enrollment is approximately 29,932 students, including resident and...
.
Notable Works
- Dream for trombone solo, string orchestra, and harp, commissioned by trombone virtuoso Achilles liarmakopoulosAchilles liarmakopoulosAchilles Liarmakopoulos is a Greek trombonist.-Biography:Achilles Liarmakopoulos, native of Greece, plays trombone in . As a soloist, he is dedicated to an expanding, attractive repertoire of new pieces and important works revived from the archives as well as standard repertoire...
, was given its east coast premiere in May 2008 by the Curtis Institute of Music. Dream was previously premiered on the west coast in 2007 by the AC/SF Chamber Orchestra under Jacques Dejardins.
- Miserere for mixed (SATB) chorus was given its premiere by the SFCM Chorus at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Choral Composition Competition in May 2008 where it was a prize winner.
Affiliations
Andrew Cadima is a member of ASCAP, the American Composer's Forum, and the American Music CenterAmerican Music Center
The American Music Center is a non-profit organization which aims to promote the creating, performing, and enjoying new American music. The organization was founded in 1939 by composers Marion Bauer, Aaron Copland, Howard Hanson, Harrison Kerr, Otto Luening, and Quincy Porter.The organization has a...
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