Sarah J. Ritch was introduced to music early in life through various instrumental studies encouraged by a very musical family. Though encouraged in the classics, Sarah found herself playing guitar and bass in several Punk and Metal bands between 1996 and 2003, eventually leading to an interest in composition. Ms. Ritch began her musical studies in Las Vegas studying cello with Moonlight Tran and Dr. Andrew Smith. Sarah continued on to Chicago, earning a BM from Roosevelt University and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Sound from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Sarah was composer-in-residence for the Chicago group The Millennium Chamber Players during the 2007/2008 season and is a founding member of Chicago’s newest sensation, Anaphora. Sarah Ritch has had premieres in Chicago, New York, Israel, and throughout Europe by Anaphora, the Millennium Chamber Players, the Dal Niente sub-group, AI, and by soloists Guy Figer, Aurelien Pederzoli, and composer/violinist Carmel Raz. Ms. Ritch has studied with Stacy Garrop, Kyong Mee Choi, Don Malone, Nic Collins, and Julia Miller. Sarah also greatly enjoys teaching at the Southport Performing Arts Conservatory (S.P.A.C.E.)
Sarah Ritch is a mostly tonal composer who calls on her diverse cultural background for inspiration. Recent developments have introduced minimalist approaches and conceptual processes into the composer’s work, as well as collaborative efforts with visual artists. Sarah Ritch continues to pair live electronics with her acoustic ensembles.
Demo of new piece in process
Good to hear see you again Sarah, I wonder whether Southport is named after a lovely Victorian-time-booming town here in the UK on the NW coast nr, Liverpool. It is famous for it's sand dunes and flat sands, once a training ground for the famous 70's Grand National winning racehorse 'Red Rum'. Queen Victoria took the fresh salty sea air here and was all the rage once for the elite in smoky industrial towns. Love Harvey x
Thanks for liking our video :) We should be done making our CD this week. I'll send you one as soon as we get them back :) I'd like your feedback anyway. I miss you!!!
I work for agilysys. We do hospitality support for hotels using all sorts of our programs. We own infogenesis and lms which are our two biggest products. It's interesting I must say.
Mark O'Connor performs his string quartets No. 2 and No.3
Tuesday, April 28th, 2009 8:00PM
New York, NY Mark O'Connor performs his string quartets No. 2 and No.3 with Ida Kavafian, Paul Neubauer and Matt Haimavitz, Celebrating his 35 years as a recording artist Merkin Hall at the Kaufman Center
Thank You for the friendship Sarah, love your work ;-) Come to the Chicago AIDS Quilt Songbook on December 1st at the Court Theatre! Hope to see you soon.
