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Music Department

Composer-in-Residence Day

New Jersey Percussion Ensemble

Since 1996, Composer-in-Residence day at William Paterson University has brought together students, faculty, and professional performers to work with the finest composers of our time. Under the direction of Peter Jarvis, Composer-in-Residence day is held each spring at Shea Center for Performing Arts, on the William Paterson University campus. The day features master classes, open rehearsals, and panel discussions with composers and performers, as well as a gala concert with works by the featured composer.

Previous Composers-in-Residence:

1996 – Milton Babbitt
1997 – George Crumb
1998 – Charles Wuorinen
1999 – Robert Pollock
2000 – Peter Westergaard
2002 – Rolv Yttrehus
2003 – Arthur Kreiger
2004 – Jerome Kitzke
2005 – Ron Mazurek
2006 – Wayne Peterson
2007 – Daniel Levitan
2008 – David Saperstein
2009 – Anthony Cornicello
2010 – Gene Pritsker
2012 – William Paterson University composers