Anna Clyne
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Anna Clyne is a British-born composer, now resident in the USA. She has worked in both acoustic music and electro-acoustic music.
Clyne began writing music as a child, completing her first composition at age 11. She formally studied music at the University of Edinburgh
, from which she graduated with a first-class Bachelor of Music
degree with honours. She later studied at the Manhattan School of Music
and earned a M.A.
degree in music. Her teachers have included Marina Adamia, Marjan Mozetich
and Julia Wolfe
.
Clyne was director of the New York Youth Symphony
's "Making Score" programme for young composers from 2008 to 2010. In October 2009, Clyne and Mason Bates
were named co-composers in residence with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
, as of the 2010-2011 season. She took up the residency in 2010, for a scheduled term of 2 years.
Clyne's honours include a 2010 Charles Ives Prize
from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a Clutterbuck Award from the University of Edinburgh, as well as awards from Meet the Composer, The American Music Center, The Foundation for Contemporary Arts, Jerome Foundation, International Artist Sponsorship, and ASCAP/SEAMUS.
Clyne began writing music as a child, completing her first composition at age 11. She formally studied music at the University of Edinburgh
University of Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh, founded in 1583, is a public research university located in Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The university is deeply embedded in the fabric of the city, with many of the buildings in the historic Old Town belonging to the university...
, from which she graduated with a first-class Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music
Bachelor of Music is an academic degree awarded by a college, university, or conservatory upon completion of program of study in music. In the United States, it is a professional degree; the majority of work consists of prescribed music courses and study in applied music, usually requiring a...
degree with honours. She later studied at the Manhattan School of Music
Manhattan School of Music
The Manhattan School of Music is a major music conservatory located on the Upper West Side of New York City. The school offers degrees on the bachelors, masters, and doctoral levels in the areas of classical and jazz performance and composition...
and earned a M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
degree in music. Her teachers have included Marina Adamia, Marjan Mozetich
Marjan Mozetich
Marjan Mozetich is a Canadian composer. He was born in Italy to Slovenian parents and has lived in Canada since 1952. He is currently an Adjunct Lecturer in Composition at Queen's University in Kingston, Ontario and has won several prestigious awards, including the first prize in the CAPAC -Sir...
and Julia Wolfe
Julia Wolfe
Julia Wolfe is an American composer. She was born in Philadelphia, holds degrees from the University of Michigan, Princeton and Yale, and currently works in New York. Wolfe's music is rhythmically vigorous and often clangorously dissonant...
.
Clyne was director of the New York Youth Symphony
New York Youth Symphony
The New York Youth Symphony is a tuition-free music organization for youth in New York City. Its programs include its flagship symphony orchestra, Chamber Music program, Jazz Band Classic, Apprentice Conducting, and Making Score. Its members range from 12 to 22 years of age...
's "Making Score" programme for young composers from 2008 to 2010. In October 2009, Clyne and Mason Bates
Mason Bates
Mason Bates is an American composer of symphonic music. Distinguished by his innovations in orchestration and large-scale form, Bates is best known for his expansion of the orchestra to include electronics...
were named co-composers in residence with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra
Chicago Symphony Orchestra
The Chicago Symphony Orchestra is an American orchestra based in Chicago, Illinois. It is one of the five American orchestras commonly referred to as the "Big Five". Founded in 1891, the Symphony makes its home at Orchestra Hall in Chicago and plays a summer season at the Ravinia Festival...
, as of the 2010-2011 season. She took up the residency in 2010, for a scheduled term of 2 years.
Clyne's honours include a 2010 Charles Ives Prize
Charles Ives Prize
The Charles Ives Prize is a scholarship for young composers, awarded by the American Academy of Arts and Letters: scholarships of $7500, and fellowships of $15,000....
from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, a Clutterbuck Award from the University of Edinburgh, as well as awards from Meet the Composer, The American Music Center, The Foundation for Contemporary Arts, Jerome Foundation, International Artist Sponsorship, and ASCAP/SEAMUS.
Selected compositions
Chamber music:
Chamber orchestra and orchestra:
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Instrumental music with tape/electronics:
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Tape:
Vocal works:
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