Faculty Guide

Title

Walter W. Naumburg Professor of Composition

Music

Expertise

Composition. Theory and analysis. Orchestration.

Awards and Honors

Barlow Lecture, Brigham Young University (2012)

Karel Husa Visiting Professor of Music, Ithaca College School of Music (2012)

Camargo Foundation residency, Cassis, France (2011)

Maurice Abravanel Distinguished Visiting Composer, University of Utah (2010)

Jeanette Lerman-Neubauer '69 Prize for Excellence in Teaching and Mentoring, Brandeis University (2009)

Civitella Ranieri Foundation, Umbertide, Italy. Residency June-July (2008)

Barlow Prize, Barlow Endowment. Commission for "Cantina" for premiere by five wind ensembles. (2006)

Chevillion-Bonnaud composition prize, Concours international de piano d'Orlèans, France. (2006)

Koussevitzky Music Foundation commission, Boston Modern Orchestra Project and Marilyn Nonken, for Piano Concerto. (2006)

Liguria Study Center, Bogliasco Foundation, Italy. Residency April-May. (2006)

Master Artist, Atlantic Center for the Arts (2005)

Walter W. Naumburg Chair (2005)

Elise L. Stoeger Prize, Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center "for contributions to the chamber music repertory" (2004)

First Prize, International Horn Society composition competition (2003)

Finalist, Pulitzer Prize in Music (Ten of a Kind) (2002)

Fromm Foundation commission (Études Book V) (2002)

American Academy of Arts and Letters: Academy Award in Music (2000)

Composer-in-residence, Bowdoin Summer Music Festival (1999)

Distinguished Guest Composer, Composers Conference at Wellesley College (1999)

Finalist, Pulitzer Prize in Music (Persistent Memory) (1999)

Koussevitzky Music Foundation commission for Ensemble 21 for "Sesso e Violenza" (1996)

Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust Commission for Orpheus Chamber Orchestra (1995)

Rome Prize (Hedwig Van Ameringen Fellowship), 1995-1996 (1995)

Fromm Foundation Commissions (Hyperblue, for the Itzkoff-Shapiro-Rider Trio) (1991)

Residencies at Yaddo (also 1997, 2000, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2010) (1991)

Residency at Rockefeller Foundation Bellagio Study and Conference Center (1991)

National Endowment for the Arts Composer Fellowship (1990)

Residencies at Virginia Center for the Creative Arts (also 1992, 1996-7, 2000, 2003, 2005-6, 2013) (1990)

Residencies at the MacDowell Colony (also 1994, 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2003, 2006, 2007, 2010-11) (1990)

Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship (1989)

BMI Awards to Student Composers (Violin Concerto) (1983)

BMI Awards to Student Composers (Variations) (1982)

Joseph H. Bearns Prize, Columbia University (1982)

Tanglewood Music Center Margaret Lee Crofts Fellowship in Composition (1982)

George W. Chadwick Medal, New England Conservatory (1980)

Courses Taught

MUS	5a	Fundamentals of Music
MUS	101a	Theory and Musicianship I: Part 1
MUS	101b	Theory and Musicianship I: Part 2
MUS	103a	Theory and Musicianship II: Part 1
MUS	103b	Theory and Musicianship II: Part 2
MUS	106a	Undergraduate Composition
MUS	175a	Instrumentation and Orchestration
MUS	292a	Seminar in Composition
MUS	292b	Seminar in Composition

Scholarship

Rakowski, David. Blue Horizon (piano solo) 5 minutes. C.F. Peters, New York, 2013.

Rakowski, David. Breakdown (violin, viola, 'cello, piano) 6-1/2 minutes. C.F. Peters, 2013.

Rakowski, David. Dance Episodes (Symphony #5, orchestra) 23 minutes. 2013.

Rakowski, David. Elegia (clarinet choir (4 cl, 1 bcl), 2013) 4 minutes. CF Peters, 2013.

Rakowski, David. Préludes Book III (solo piano) 30 minutes. Edition Peters New York, 2013.

Rakowski, David. Composer. Luccicare (solo 'cello) performed by Rhonda Rider. MSR Classics 1462, 2013.

Rakowski, David. Composer. Étude-Fantasies (piano four hands). Piano Duo Venti Dita 884501885508, 2013.

Rakowski, David. Double Shot (orchestra) 5 minutes. 2012.

Rakowski, David. Hotfingers (piano solo), 11 minutes. C.F. Peters, 2012.

Rakowski, David. Préludes Book II (piano solo) 35 min.. CF Peters, 2012.

Rakowski, David. Symphony #4 "Scare Quotes" (orchestra) 24 minutes. C.F. Peters, 2012.

Rakowski, David. Waning Crescent (orchestra) 6-1/2 minutes. C.F. Peters, 2012.

Rakowski, David. Exact Change (flute and soprano saxophone) 8 minutes. CF Peters, New York, 2011.

Rakowski, David. Fred (string quartet) 4-1/2 minutes. 2011.

Rakowski, David. Ice to Rain (orchestra) 7 minutes. 2011.

Rakowski, David. Piano Concerto No. 2 (piano/celesta and orchestra) 42 minutes. 2011.

Rakowski, David. Thickly Settled (clarinet, violin, 'cello piano) 19 minutes. 2011.

Rakowski, David. 'Cell'Out (4 'cellos) 16 minutes. 2010.

Rakowski, David. Compass (saxophone quartet, 2010). 19 minutes. 2010.

Rakowski, David. Current Conditions (orchestra) 5 minutes. CF Peters, 2010.

Rakowski, David. Luccicare (solo 'cello), 6 minutes. 2010.

Rakowski, David. Préludes Book I (piano solo, 2010). 36 minutes. C.F. Peters, 2010.

Rakowski, David. Stolen Moments (arr. for chamber orchestra), 25 min.. 2010.

Rakowski, David. Talking Points (Right Wing Echo Chamber) (solo 'cello and 16 strings), 14 minutes. 2010.

Rakowski, David. Zyg Zag (fl/picc, ob, mandolin, guitar, vln, vc) 17 minutes. 2010.

Rakowski, David. Études Book X. C.F. Peters, 2010.

Rakowski, David. composer. Zipper Tango, on "Tangos for Piano" played by Amy Briggs. Ravello Records RR 7808, 2010.

Rakowski, David. AhChim AnGae (HaeGeum and string trio), 6 minutes. 2009.

Rakowski, David. Double Fantasy (piano trio) 4 minutes. 2009.

Rakowski, David. Mikronomicon (microconcerto for piano/melodica and small ensemble, 19 minutes). 2009.

Rakowski, David. Three Flutudes (solo flute, 2008-9) 13 minutes. 2009.

Rakowski, David. Étude-Fantasies (piano four hands for young performers) 7 minutes. C.F. Peters, 2009.

Rakowski, David. Études Book IX. CF Peters, 2009.

Rakowski, David. Composer. Winged Contraption. BMOP/Sound CD1009, 2009.

Rakowski, David. Composer. Études, Vol. 3. Bridge Records CD9310, 2009.

Rakowski, David. Etudes, Book VIII. CF Peters, 2008.

Rakowski, David. Phillis Levin Songs (voice and mixed quintet). 2008.

Rakowski, David. Stolen Moments (string quartet, woodwind quintet & piano). 2008.

Rakowski, David. Composer. E-Machines (etude #1). American Modern Recordings, 2008.

Rakowski, David. Composer. For Wittgenstein (voice & piano). Bridge Records CD9271, 2008.

Rakowski, David. Composer. Ten of a Kind (Lucerne performance). Tonstudio Amos CD5950, 2008.

Rakowski, David. Cantina (wind ensemble). CF Peters, 2007.

Rakowski, David. Etruscan March (from "Cantina"), 5 minutes. CF Peters, 2007.

Rakowski, David. Disparate Measures (piano quintet). 2006.

Rakowski, David. Etudes, Book VII. CF Peters, 2006.

Rakowski, David. Georgic (voice and piano). CF Peters, 2006.

Rakowski, David. Gli Uccelli di Bogliasco (flute/piccolo and 2 pianos). 2006.

Rakowski, David. Living Large (bass clarinet solo). 2006.

Rakowski, David. Piano Concerto (35 min. piano/toy piano and orchestra). CF Peters, 2006.

Rakowski, David. Sara. CF Peters, 2006.

Rakowski, David. Snaggle (hand drums). Calabrese Brothers Publishing, 2006.

Rakowski, David. Composer. Framer's Intent and Mr. Trampoline Man (from Snaggle). Capstone Records CPS-8773, 2006.

Rakowski, David. Composer. Sara, Three Encores, Georgic, and Musician. Bridge Records CD9199, 2006.

Rakowski,David. Inside Story (Piano Trio No. 3). 2005. CF Peters, (Piano trio).

Rakowski,David. Sex Songs (voice and mixed quintet). C.F. Peters, 2005.

Rakowski, David. Rule of Three (flute, clarinet, piano). CF Peters, 2004.

Rakowski,David. Sibling Revelry (wind ensemble). 2004. CF Peters.

Rakowski,David. Composer. Etudes Vol. 2. Bridge Records CD9157, 2004.

Rakowski,David. Composer. Martian Counterpoint. Albany Records, TROY 681, 2004.

Rakowski,David. Composer. Windy Nights and To Be Sung on the Water. Americus AMR20031020, 2004.

Rakowski, David. Violin Songs (voice and violin). 2003.

Rakowski, David. When the Bow Breaks (violin solo). CF Peters, 2003.

Rakowski, David. Composer. Locking Horns (horn concerto). Albany Records TROY 681, 2003.

Rakowski,David. Dream Symphony (Symphony No. 3). 2003. C.F. Peters, (Symphony for string orchestra).

Rakowski,David. Etudes Book VI. 2003. C.F. Peters.

Rakowski, David. Locking Horns (horn concerto). CF Peters, 2002.

Rakowski,David. Etudes Book V. 2002. C.F. Peters.

Rakowski,David. Composer. Etudes Volume 1. Bridge Records CD9121, 2002.

Rakowski,David. Etudes Book IV. 2001. C.F. Peters.

Rakowski,David. Composer. BAM!, Nocturnal, and Close Enough for Jazz (piano etudes). Innova CD 552, 2001.

Rakowski, David. Gut Reaction (clarinet, piano, string trio). CF Peters, 2000.

Rakowski, David. Composer. Ten of a Kind (Symphony #2) performed by United States Marine Band. USMB CD-17, 2000.

Rakowski,David. Ten of a Kind (Symphony No. 2). CF Peters, 2000.

Rakowski, David. Dances in the Dark (Pierrot ensemble plus percussion). CF Peters, 1999.

Rakowski, David. Pied-à-terre (violin and piano). CF Peters, 1999.

Rakowski, David. Rowell Come Back Now (5-string electric violin). CF Peters, 1999.

Rakowski,David. Etudes Book III. CF Peters, 1999.

Rakowski,David. Composer. Hyperblue (CRI CD 820). CRI, 1999.

Rakowski, David. Take Jazz Chords, Make Strange (clarinet and string quartet). CF Peters, 1998.

Rakowski,David. Etudes Book I. 1998. C.F. Peters, (Etudes for piano).

Rakowski,David. Etudes Book II. CF Peters, 1998.

Rakowski, David. Boy in the Dark (children's ballet). CF Peters, 1997.

Rakowski, David. Sesso e Violenza (mixed ensemble of 7 instruments). CF Peters, 1997.

Rakowski,David. Attitude Problem (Piano Trio No. 2). CF Peters, 1997.

Rakowski,David. Persistent Memory (chamber orchestra). CF Peters, 1997.

Rakowski, David. The Burning Woman Revisited (voice and clarinet). CF Peters, 1996.

Rakowski, David. Tight Fit ('cello and piano). CF Peters, 1996.

Rakowski, David. Two Can Play That Game (bass clarinet and marimba). CF Peters, 1996.

Rakowski,David. Attitude Problem (Piano Trio No. 2). CF Peters, 1996.

Rakowski, David. Mento (clarinet and piano). CF Peters, 1995.

Rakowski, David. Nothing but the Wind. 1995. CF Peters, New York. (Soprano and orchestra).

Rakowski, David. Weather Jazz (voice and 5 instruments). CF Peters, 1995.

Rakowski,David. A Loose Gathering of Words. 1995. CF Peters, New York. (Voice and mixed ensemble).

Rakowski,David. No Holds Barred. 1995. CF Peters, New York. (Concerto for cello and chamber orchestra).

Rakowski,David. Silently, A Wind Goes Over. 1995. CF Peters, New York. (Five songs for voice and piano).

Rakowski, David. Diverti. 1994. CF Peters, New York. (Clarinet and piano).

Rakowski, David. The Burning Woman (voice, clarinet, piano). CF Peters, 1994.

Rakowski, David. A Loose Gathering of Words (voice, cl, bcl, vla, vc, bass). CF Peters, 1993.

Rakowski, David. Firecat (flute and piano). CF Peters, 1993.

Rakowski, David. Hyperblue (Piano Trio No. 1). CF Peters, 1993.

Rakowski,David. Cerberus (triple clarinet concerto). 1992. CF Peters, New York. (Concerto for clarinet/bass clarinet and chamber orchestra).

Rakowski, David. Diverti (clarinet and piano). CF Peters, 1991.

Rakowski, David. Symphony No. 1 (voice and orchestra). CF Peters, 1991.

Rakowski, David. Three Encores (voice and piano). CF Peters, 1991.

Rakowski, David. Winged Contraption (orchestra). CF Peters, 1991.

Rakowski, David. Six Bogan Poems (voice, strings, harp and celesta). CF Peters, 1990.

Rakowski, David. Three Songs on Poems of Louise Bogan (voice and piano). CF Peters, 1988.

Rakowski, David. Slange (mixed octet). CF Peters, 1987.

Rakowski, David. Imaginary Dances (8 instruments). CF Peters, 1986.

Rakowski, David. Composer. Imaginary Dances (mixed octet, Speculum Musicae). CRI/New World CD617, 1986.

Rakowski, David. Concerto (violin and chamber orchestra). CF Peters, 1982.

Rakowski, David. Duo (violin and piano). CF Peters, 1981.