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Eric Wubbels is a contemporary classical music composer who was born in 1980 in the United States. He grew up in a musical family and began playing the piano at a young age. Wubbels attended the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in piano performance. He then went on to earn a Master of Music degree in composition from the University of California, San Diego. Wubbels' music is known for its complexity and experimentation with sound. He often incorporates extended techniques and unconventional instrumentation into his compositions. His works have been performed by ensembles such as the International Contemporary Ensemble, the JACK Quartet, and the Wet Ink Ensemble. One of Wubbels' most notable works is his composition "the children of fire come looking for fire," which was commissioned by the International Contemporary Ensemble and premiered in 2012. The piece is scored for flute, clarinet, violin, cello, percussion, and piano, and features a complex and intricate interplay between the instruments. The title of the piece is taken from a poem by the Lebanese-American poet Kahlil Gibran, and the music is meant to evoke the imagery and emotions of the poem. Another notable work by Wubbels is his composition "Auditory Scene Analysis," which was commissioned by the Wet Ink Ensemble and premiered in 2014. The piece is scored for flute, clarinet, saxophone, percussion, piano, and string quartet, and explores the concept of auditory scene analysis, which is the process by which the brain separates different sounds in a complex auditory environment. The music is characterized by its use of extended techniques and unconventional sounds, such as the use of a bowed piano. Wubbels has also collaborated with other artists and musicians on various projects. In 2016, he worked with the choreographer and dancer Netta Yerushalmy on a piece called "Paramodernities," which explored the history of modern dance through a series of deconstructions and reconstructions. Wubbels composed the music for the piece, which was performed by the International Contemporary Ensemble. In addition to his work as a composer, Wubbels is also an active performer and educator. He has performed as a pianist with various ensembles, including the Wet Ink Ensemble and the Talea Ensemble. He has also taught composition and music theory at various institutions, including the University of Michigan and Columbia University. Overall, Eric Wubbels is a highly regarded composer in the contemporary classical music world. His music is known for its complexity and experimentation with sound, and he has collaborated with a variety of artists and musicians on various projects. His works have been performed by some of the most prestigious ensembles in the world, and he continues to be a prominent figure in the contemporary classical music scene.

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