Welcome to the Theorist Composer Collaboration

Aaron D'Zurilla

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Theorist/TCC Founder

He/Him

Aaron D'Zurilla is the primary host and founder of the Theorist Composer Collaboration. Aaron holds a Bachelor's of Music in Music Theory from the University of Florida, and is a current Graduate Music Theory student at Florida State University.

Contact:
acdzurilla@yahoo.com
941-773-1394

Dec. 9, 2024

27. Clementine, You wouldn't believe, Icarus - Alivia Hunter

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration features the artist Alivia Hunter alongside her songs, Clementine , You wouldn’t believe, and Icarus. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Alivia her background, wr...

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Nov. 4, 2024

26. Women in Composition - TCC Roundtable

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is a TCC Roundtable, with today’s topic being Women in Composition. Featuring the composers Mary Denney and Ky Nam Nguyen, we discuss their own experiences, historic...

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Oct. 21, 2024

25. Land of Cloud-Tinted Water - Katherine Bergman

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features the composer Katherine Bergman and her piece Land of Cloud Tinted-Water. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Katherine her background, evoking nat...

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Oct. 7, 2024

24. Uncharted - Dr. Francisco Javier de Alba

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features Dr. Francisco Javier de Alba and his piece Uncharted. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discuss with Dr. “Paco” de Alba his background, diverse musical influen...

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Sept. 16, 2024

23. The Classical Canon - TCC Roundtable

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the first TCC Roundtable, with today’s subject being The Classical Canon. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with performer/educator Dr. Pamela Mireles and ...

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Sept. 2, 2024

22. Voix des Femmes - Professor Nadine Silverman

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features Professor Nadine Silverman and her piece Voix des Femmes. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discuss with Professor Silverman her background, styles of composit...

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Aug. 26, 2024

21. Ars Poetica - Professor Douglas Boyce

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features Professor Douglas Boyce and his piece Ars Poetica. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Professor Boyce his background, modernism, Ars Poetica, col...

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Aug. 20, 2024

20. Albireo - Michael Dixon

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast features the composer Michael Dixon and their piece Albireo. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Michael experiences in compositional development, writing ...

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Aug. 12, 2024

19. Collaboration in Reality - TCC Roundtable

This episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the first TCC Roundtable, with today’s subject being Collaboration in Reality. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with composers Justine de Saint Mars and W...

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Aug. 5, 2024

18. The Vibration of Ancient Incarnations - Daniel Townsend, Ph.D.

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Dr. Daniel Townsend and his piece The Vibration of Ancient Incarnations. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Dr. Townsend his b...

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July 29, 2024

17. Remember Me Then - Jane Kozhevnikova

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Jane Kozhevnikova and her piece Remember Me Then. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Jane her background and journey through m...

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July 22, 2024

16. The Last of Sailing Ships - Jake s. Jordan

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Jake s. Jordan and his piece The Last of Sailing Ships. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Jake his background, storytelling i...

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July 15, 2024

15. Voice Memories - Mary Denney

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Mary Denney and her piece Voice Memories. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Mary her background, programmatic music, Voice Me...

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July 8, 2024

14. Philosophy of a Miracle - Natalia Rojcovscaia-Tumaha

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Natalia Rojcovscaia-Tumaha and her piece Philosophy of a Miracle. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Natalia her background, w...

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July 1, 2024

13. Lavender in a London Fog - Russell N. Avellanosa

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Russell N. Avellanosa and his piece Lavender in a London Fog. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Russell his background, music...

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June 24, 2024

12. Infernal Suite - Isabella Temperville

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Isabella Temperville and her album Infernal Suite . Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Isabella her background, musical inspir...

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June 17, 2024

11. Close to Something - The Housing Crisis

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the artist project The Housing Crisis, also known as the singer/songwriter Dylan O’Brian . Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Dylan his bac...

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June 10, 2024

10. Concertino for Saxophone - Brian Junttila

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration podcast is the composer Brian Junttila and his piece Concertino for Saxophone. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Brian his background, inspirations, ...

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June 3, 2024

9. On My Own - Ben Williams

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the producer Ben Williams and his album On My Own. Music theorist Aaron D’Zurilla discusses with Ben his background, music education, compositional inspiratio...

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May 20, 2024

7. Nihilara - Violincia

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the group Violincia and their debut album, Nihilara. Aaron D’Zurilla talks with Lucy, the creative lead of Violincia, to discuss their inspirations, the conce...

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May 13, 2024

6. We are the stories we've been told - Dr. Michael Kahle

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Dr. Michael Kahle and his piece, We are the stories we’ve been told. We discuss his background, how to “make the musical argument”, collaboration...

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May 6, 2024

5. Teogonía - Dr. Nico Gutierrez

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Dr. Nico Gutierrez and his piece, Teogonía. We discuss his background, Teogonía , writing for orchestra, the dissertation process, artistic adapt...

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April 29, 2024

4. Modest Mutilation - Gabriel Gekoskie

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Gabriel Gekoski and his piece, Modest Mutilation. We discuss his background, artistic philosophy, Modest Mutilation, granular synthesis, minimali...

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April 22, 2024

3. Reed Quintet I - Will Davenport

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Will Davenport and his piece, Reed Quintet I. We discuss his background, compositional process and inspirations, Reed Quintet I, various composit...

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April 15, 2024

2. A Vietnamese Mother's Letter to Nixon - Ky Nam Nguyen

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Ky Nam Nguyen and her piece, A Vietnamese Mother’s Letter to Nixon. We discuss her background, compositional process and inspirations, the histor...

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April 12, 2024

1. Oceans Blooming - Justine de Saint Mars

Featured on this episode of the Theorist Composer Collaboration is the composer Justine de Saint Mars and her piece, Oceans Blooming. We discuss her background, compositional process, Oceans Blooming, and her thoughts on the ...

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April 7, 2024

TCC Introduction

Welcome to the Theorist Composer Collaboration! This is a short introductory episode featuring the music theorist and TCC founder Aaron D'Zurilla. This episode briefly explains how to stay informed on and involved with the TCC. This episode also includes music …

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