Dr. Michael Hicks is a widely-published musicologist at Brigham Young University. He teaches music theory, score analysis and aesthetics. He is also a singer/songwriter and a composer. His new work for string quartet titled “Of the” will premiere on January 31st at Libby Gardner Concert Hall as part of NOVA Chamber Music Series’ concert “A Sense of Place.” 15 Bytes sat down with Hicks in his office at the Harris Fine Arts Center on BYU campus to learn more about his compositions and what moves him to write new music.
Laura Durham is the Director of Programming and Engagement for PBS Utah. She curates projects and plans events that utilize local and national media to provide entertainment and meaningful dialogue beyond broadcast. Prior to PBS Utah, Laura worked at the Division of Arts & Museums for 15 years, served as Vice President of the Salt Lake Gallery Association, Program Director for the Salt Lake Gallery Stroll, and was a board member for the Utah Cultural Alliance.
Categories: Music
What a fascinating video about a fascinating man and composer. Had no idea he existed. I’m especially interested in his take on the Stations of the Cross and wonder if that might be performed at the Madeleine Festival somehow, sometime because I WANT to hear it.
Here’s a performance of my Stations of the Cross:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Jwl2wV7yyU
Thank you, Michael Hicks. Superb, sublime. Enjoyed it so very much.