STEPHEN BARR

FIVE MINIATURES FOR SUMMER Five Miniatures for Summer was composed during the summer months of 2003. The work reflects the composer's impressions of several aspects of summer that are to be found in the out-of-doors. This set of brief movements explores scenes in chronological order over the course of a single day, using a variety of harmonic and formal structures while attempting to preserve economy of means.

Stephen Barr has composed music for a variety of genres, including choral and vocal works, symphonic and orchestral works, works for keyboard solo as well as for chamber music ensembles, and most recently, electronic music. He has received commissions from and collaborated with the Three Rivers Choral Society of Pittsburgh and the West Virginia University Choirs, as well as Forest Hills Presbyterian Church in Tampa, Florida, and the Sarasota Ballet of Florida. Currently a doctoral candidate at West Virginia University, Mr. Barr anticipates receiving his doctoral degree in December 2003. He received his master's degree in composition from the University of South Florida, and his baccalaureate, magna cum laude, from Westminster College in Pennsylvania. In addition to his composing activities, Mr. Barr is also an accomplished baritone vocalist and conductor.