“…fireflies were making decodable signals on behalf of stranded spirits, or that a bat was writing a legible tale of torture in the bruised and branded… Read more “Fireflies were making decodable signals on behalf of stranded spirits…”
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Winner of the 2017 Music Teachers National Association Distinguished Composer of the Year Award, Philip Schuessler holds degrees from Stony Brook University, University of Miami, and Birmingham-Southern College. His teachers have included Charles Mason, Dorothy Hindman, Dennis Kam, Keith Kothman, Daria Semegen, and Dan Weymouth. He has had works performed at notable venues such as June in Buffalo Festival, Festival Miami, the Czech-American Summer Music Workshop, CCMIX in Paris, International Computer Music Conference, MusicX, Spark, Electronic Music Midwest, Juke Joint, and SEAMUS among others. His work has also been recognized by mention in the Bourges International Residence Prize and Random Access Music. He currently teaches music theory and composition at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Summer News
SUMMER NEWS Embers Release: First and foremost, I am thrilled to announce the preliminary release of Embers, a recording of saxophone music with piano and electronics featuring… Read more “Summer News”
Patchwork Vespers
Sometimes it takes a little while between writing the double bar and hearing its realization. By some measures, four years isn’t that long an interval for such… Read more “Patchwork Vespers”
Upcoming Concerts!
Lots of great stuff lined up for the beginning of next year! Upcoming Concerts: 2/3/14 – Particle Fountain for piano/percussion quartet commissioned by Yarn/Wire. University of Louisiana… Read more “Upcoming Concerts!”
Kickstarter for “Embers”
The forthcoming studio project entitled Embers is set for release on the Centaur label and features contemporary chamber music for saxophone, piano, and electronics. Saxophonist Richard Schwartz,… Read more “Kickstarter for “Embers””
Summer News
Happy summer! This summer, I have had the pleasure of working with Richard Schwartz, both as composer and performer, on a new recording project that is being… Read more “Summer News”
Glass Abattoir in the Studio
Some very dedicated performers take on Glass Abattoir for three speaking (and drinking!) percussionists. This studio session was recorded for a radio broadcast at KSUA from… Read more “Glass Abattoir in the Studio”
Driftwood Box Puzzle
Driftwood Box Puzzle for alto saxophone, piano, and computer generated sound receives its premiere on Saturday, March 2nd at the North American Saxophone Alliance Regional Conference at… Read more “Driftwood Box Puzzle”
Promo Video for Iktus Concert (on January 25th)
Iktus prepares for Music At First from Iktus Percussion on Vimeo.
Duet For Quartet Performance in Brooklyn by Iktus
On Friday, January 25th, my Duet for Quartet for percussion quartet will be performed by Iktus Percussion at First Presbyterian Church, Brooklyn, NY along with works by… Read more “Duet For Quartet Performance in Brooklyn by Iktus”
Philip Schuessler - Composer 