Robert Xavier Rodriguez ***

Premieres

Decem Perfectum, by SAI National Arts Associate Robert Xavier Rodriguez, was introduced by the University of Arizona Wind Ensemble under the direction of Gary Hill, March 27, 2003, at the CBDNA Conference, Minneapolis, MN. Neal Gittleman led the Dayton (OH) Philharmonic in the April 25 premiere of Flight, the Story of Wilbur and Orville Wright.

Performances

The opera, The Old Majestic, was performed on the New York City Opera's Vox 2003 Showcase. Other recent performance include Tango, tenor Paul Sperry and the San Diego Symphony; The Tempest, Lehigh University; and A Colorful Symphony, which was presented by both the Indianapolis and Alabama Symphonies.

Publications

Flight, the Story of Wilbur and Orville Wright; Decem Perfectum, concertino for woodwind quintet, brass quintet, and wind ensemble; both by G. Schirmer.

***Sigma Alpha National Arts Associate

Further Information

• 2001-2002 American Composers Update
• 1998-1999 American Composers Update
• SAI's Composers Bureau Online
• SAI's Music for Young People section