Shadows and Stars: How to Bring Student Compositions to Life
Publication Date
2026
Presentation Length
20 minutes
College
College of Music & Performing Arts
Department
Music, School of
Student Level
Undergraduate
Faculty Mentor
Dr. Barry Kraus
Presentation Type
Talk/Oral
Summary
Student composer Dylan Ahrens will present a session titled 'Shadows and Stars: a Symphony for Band,' premiered by the Belmont University Wind Ensemble on April 17, 2026. The composer will provide an analysis of the piece, discuss compositional processes, and outline the experience of learning to conduct one's own work with a collegiate ensemble. This presentation will include audio and video sample of rehearsal and performance, as well as images from the score.
Recommended Citation
Ahrens, Dylan K., "Shadows and Stars: How to Bring Student Compositions to Life" (2026). SPARK Symposium Presentations. 685.
https://repository.belmont.edu/spark_presentations/685
