
Firewalker Composing

GRATITUDE FOR THE BLESSING OF MUSIC
For the past 2.5 years Jeff has been assertively learning the art of classical composition under the tutelage of Kenneth Frazelle (Yo-yo Ma, Bill T. Jones ‘Still Here’) and Gareth Green (MusicMatters, UK). Classical composition is the most significant form of storytelling he has yet encountered and will continue to deeply devote himself to this path moving forward. In June 2025 he was awarded his first composers residency through .abeceda, the institute for Research in Art, Critical Thought and Philosophy. His work “The Only Mirror” will be premiered at the Bled International Music Festival in Slovenia. In September Jeff was invited to join The New Symposium, an .abeceda think tank focused on the future of music.

COMMISSIONS, RESIDENCIES, COMPOSITION
Music for Lux Eterna, Commission, Alban Elved Dance Company, 2002
Music for Freespace, Commission, Alban Elved Dance Company, 2004
Music for Fibonacci and Phi, Commission, Alban Elved Dance Company, 2003
Music for Appalachian Phoenix, Commission, Terpsicorps Dance Company, 2025
precept.concept.percept Composer’s Residency, .abeceda Institute, 2025-2026
The New Symposium Composer’s Residency, .abeceda Institute, 2025-present
The Only Mirror, Chamber Orchestra Premiere, Bled International Music Festival, June 2026