Jay C. Batzner is currently an Assistant Professor at the University of Central Florida where he teaches theory, composition, and technology courses as well as coordinates the composition program. He holds degrees in composition and/or theory from the University of Missouri – Kansas City, the University of Louisville, and the University of Kansas.
Jay's music is primarily focused around instrumental chamber works as well as electroacoustic composition. His music has been recorded on the Capstone, Vox Novus, and Beauport Classical labels and is published by Unsafe Bull Music.
Jay is a sci-fi geek, an amateur banjoist, a home brewer, and juggler.
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3/05/2008
More gushing about performers
Last night I was fortunate to have my first faculty recital. I programmed 6 pieces, about an hour of music, equal parts acoustic and electroacoustic. Things went off without a hitch and it had very little to do with me. What always impresses me is how many people are so giving of their time and talents in order to perform my music. The performers last night were great and they did my music a great service with their performances.
Keith Koons and Laurent Boukobza performed my clarinet sonatina from about 10 years ago.
Jeff Moore and Kirk Gay gave the premiere of Throb for marimba duo, breaking in their brand new Malletech marimba that was in a box yesterday morning.
John Almeida played my solo trumpet piece Pioneer X and was very detail oriented and specific in mute choices and the drama of the piece.
You probably don't know these performers, but you should. I am fortunate to have such generous colleagues.
posted by Jay C. Batzner
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