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This project successfully raised its funding goal on November 16, 2010.

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Receive a signed copy of the CD of the Galapagos performance cleverly packaged by designer Jenny Kampmeier

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The first five donors to give over $100 will receive a signed CD of the RadioLab episode which inspired this project signed by RadioLab host Jad Abumrad, and signed copies of the CD and DVD from the Galapagos performance

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A composer by trade, John has composed music for theater, opera, and the concert hall. Commissions from organizations and musicians including the American Conservatory Theater [War Music], Baltimore Opera [Huck Finn: A Children’s Opera], and violist Liuh-wen Ting [Life- Cycles] have distinguished him as an emerging voice in contemporary music. John has received numerous awards, fellowships and grants for his music from organizations including the Thornton School of Music at USC, and the American Music Center. He received his undergraduate training in composition with a focus in saxophone performance from Indiana University and his master’s degree in composition from the University of Southern California.
John writes notes, articles, and online courses for organizations such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Glimmerglass Opera, the Chicago Sinfonietta, Carnegie Hall, and Opera America.
He currently lives in New York City where he co-curates the music/art series NewYorksoundCircut at the Brecht Forum and is operations manager for the American Composers Orchestra.

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