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Jeffrey Holmes serves as Associate Professor at the Conservatory of Music, Chapman University, specializing in post-spectral, teleological music that integrates mysticism and lyrical expression. His compositional philosophy merges traditional acoustic instrumentation with non-octave diatonic/chromatic/microtonal systems, drawing inspiration from primitive myths and elemental landscapes.
- Chapman University faculty since 2016
- Degree connections to San Francisco Conservatory of Music and University of Southern California
Research Themes: Focus on primal natural states, Scandinavian mythology, and existential abstraction in music. Publications span international labels including MicroFest Records and Centaur Records.
Performance Highlights: Premieres by Royal Scottish National Orchestra, Talea Ensemble, and PARTCH Ensemble across USA, Europe, and Canada. Upcoming 2024-2025 projects include large-scale piano work Ygg – 'In Nætr Níu' and soprano collaborations for NauðaR Níu.
Network: Collaborations with Ensemble Variances, MicroFest Records, and institutions like University of Utah and University of California San Diego.
