Featured Composer: James Romig

James Romig (b. 1971) endeavors to create music that reflects the intricate complexity of nature, where fundamental structures exert influence on both small-scale iteration and large-scale design, obscuring the boundaries between form and content. His music has been performed in 49 states and 30 countries that include numerous regional and national conferences and festivals. Recently, James was commissioned by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra for the 100th Anniversary Season and will premier his new work, Bridges, on November 1, 2014 in Davenport, IA and November 2, 2014 in Rock Island, IL. He has also published and presented topics relating to his extensive work and relationship with composer, Milton Babbitt. Guest-composer visits include Northwestern University, University at Buffalo, the Cincinnati Conservatory, the University of Illinois, Juilliard, and the American Academy in Rome. Residencies include Petrified Forest National Park, Grand Canyon National Park, and Copland House.

He holds degrees from Rutgers University (PhD, studying with Charles Wuorinen and Milton Babbitt) and the University of Iowa (MM, BM). He has been on faculty at Western Illinois University since 2002. For more information, please visit Romig’s website at: www.jamesromig.com.