Beethoven, Stravinsky, Adams, Reich, Mahler, Webern, Berg, Messian, Harrison, Debussy, Cage, Golijov, Schoenberg, Bach, Ives, Berio, Copland, Palestrina, Pärt, Shostakovich, Murail, Grisey among many others on different levels. Plus all sorts of jazz, rock and world musics.
Brian Baxter currently lives in Chicago where he recently received an M.M. in music composition at the Chicago College of Performing Arts. In 2007, he received a B.M. in music composition from Illinois Wesleyan University . His principal teachers at both institutions have included; Stacy Garrop, Daron Hagen, David Vayo, Mario Pelusi, and Garrett Byrnes. Baxter’s music is recognized for its colorful timbre, unique rhythmic textures, and a healthy preoccupation with symmetry. Baxter is also an active performer (percussion, piano) in several groups around the Chicagoland area including the Sissy-Eared Mollycoddles, Chicago's most exciting up-and-coming new music trio where he is also a member of the Board of Directors. Brian originally hails from Geneva, IL.
Hey Brian! I wanted to let you know that I have a show on Thursday at Uncommon Ground (wrigleyville). It starts at 9 and I'm on at 10. Hope you can make it!!! Peace
