Commissioned Composer
“What is most important to me are the wonders of connection surrounding us: this is where music abides. These include the interconnections between our five senses, memories and sense of being; empathic interconnections we have with others; and interconnections we have with all life. In “Funky tubes,” inspired by James Brown, I explore some boundaries of how rhythm and line can make music funky and fun, using motifs from his 1970 “Funky Drummer.” Tubas were chosen for this work because of their wide range and articulate power. It is dedicated to our performers Bob Carpenter, principal Tuba at the Orlando Philharmonic, and his sons, who exemplify all musicians who connect with audiences with great energy and joy.” A veteran of both the classical concert world and the commercial world, The New York Times hailed Keith Lay as ‘a composer to watch for’ and Gramophone Magazine described his work as “unapologetically emotional”. He is invested in supporting the next generation of composers as a Department Chair at Full Sail University, and is a founding member of the National Young Composers Challenge. |
2018 Commissioned Composer - Keith Lay 
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Full Sail University
Department Chair Course Director of Project and Portfolio 7 and Final Project Music Production Bachelor of Science |
Website for audio and scores of selected works and reviews:http://www.keithlay.com
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