NEWS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
MTNA-FSMTA Commissioned Composer Program
11/5/11 - Sekhon was
named the MTNA-FSMTA Commissioned Composer of 2012. He will compose a new work to be premiered at the 2012 FSMTA Conference.
ASCAP PLUS AWARD
10/1/11 - Baljinder is a recipient
of the 2011 ASCAP PLUS AWARD for the second consecutive year.
Twelve Virtues is completed!
10/1/11 - Sekhons most recent work is a massive piece for 12 percussionists
and soprano voice. The 19-minute work Twelve Virtues will be premiered by the USF
Percussion Ensemble and soprano Jamie Jordan on Nov. 20, 2011 in Tampa, FL.
Thailand Philharmonic
premieres The Offering
Baljinder's new saxophone concerto was composed for saxophonist Doug O'Connor and the Thailand Philharmonic Orchestra. The work received its world premiere on July 8th & 9th in Bangkok, Thailand. The 22-minute work is in
three connected movements: I. Abandon Yourself II. Turn to Ash III. Acquire Majesty. Recordings from the
premiere can be heard HERE.
Couloir Duo, Commission
Sekhon
recently completed a new work for the Couloir Duo: Heidi Krutzen (harp) and Ariel Barnes (cello). The new work Drifting Seeds
will be premiered on on CBC's show "The Signal."
Evolution Percussion Duo, Commission
The Evolution Percussion Duo's recent KickStarter campaign was a success! Four composers, including Sekhon, composed new works for the outstanding percussion duo Evolution
Percussion. Maria Finkelmeier and Jacob Remington premiered the new works in Sweden. A full video of the premieres
concert can be watched HERE. Encore performances include those in Fairbanks, Alaska and New York University, with an upcoming European tour.
Commissions in Progress
In addition to the new works above,
Baljinder is currently planning a work for Vibraphone + Electronics for percussion Melanie Sehman.
