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Dorothy Hindman is a contemporary classical music composer who was born on August 23, 1966, in Miami, Florida. She grew up in a family of musicians, with her mother being a pianist and her father a jazz drummer. Hindman started playing the piano at the age of five and later learned to play the guitar and bass guitar. She was also exposed to a wide range of musical genres, including classical, jazz, rock, and pop. Hindman attended the University of Miami, where she earned a Bachelor of Music degree in guitar performance. She then went on to earn a Master of Music degree in composition from the University of Michigan and a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition from the University of Miami. Hindman's compositions are known for their eclectic style, blending elements of classical, rock, and jazz music. Her works often feature unconventional instrumentation, such as electric guitar, bass guitar, and drum set, and incorporate electronic sounds and effects. One of Hindman's most notable works is her composition "Tapping the Furnace," which was commissioned by the Florida Philharmonic Orchestra in 1999. The piece features a solo electric guitar and orchestra and was inspired by the sounds of a steel mill. "Tapping the Furnace" has been performed by numerous orchestras, including the Detroit Symphony Orchestra and the New World Symphony. Another notable work by Hindman is her composition "Road to Damascus," which was commissioned by the Miami-based ensemble, the Amernet String Quartet. The piece is based on the biblical story of Saul's conversion to Christianity on the road to Damascus and features a mix of traditional and contemporary musical elements. Hindman's other works include "The Rococo Variations," a piece for electric guitar and string quartet, "The Bride Stripped Bare," a work for electric guitar and electronics, and "The Untimely Death of a Composer," a multimedia work that combines music, video, and spoken word. In addition to her work as a composer, Hindman is also a professor of music composition at the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami. She has received numerous awards and honors for her work, including the Aaron Copland Award, the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation Fellowship, and the American Academy of Arts and Letters Music Award. Hindman's music has been performed by orchestras and ensembles around the world, including the New York Philharmonic, the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and the BBC Symphony Orchestra. Her compositions have been featured on numerous recordings, including her own album, "Tapping the Furnace," which was released in 2005. Overall, Dorothy Hindman is a highly respected and innovative composer whose work has helped to push the boundaries of contemporary classical music. Her eclectic style and use of unconventional instrumentation have made her a unique voice in the world of classical music, and her compositions continue to be performed and celebrated by musicians and audiences alike.

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