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Roger Zare is a contemporary classical music composer who was born on August 17, 1985, in Sarasota, Florida. He grew up in a family of musicians, with his father being a professional trumpet player and his mother a music teacher. Zare started playing the piano at the age of five and later learned to play the trumpet and the guitar. He was also interested in composing music from a young age and started writing his own pieces when he was just eight years old. Zare attended the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester, where he earned a Bachelor of Music degree in composition. He then went on to pursue a Master of Music degree in composition at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. Zare also holds a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in composition from the University of Michigan. Throughout his career, Zare has received numerous awards and honors for his compositions. In 2009, he won the ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award for his piece "Green Flash." He also won the 2011 American Composers Forum National Composition Contest for his work "Fractal Miniatures." In 2012, Zare was named a finalist for the Rome Prize in Music Composition. Zare's compositions are known for their intricate harmonies and rhythms, as well as their use of electronic and computer-generated sounds. He has written works for a variety of ensembles, including orchestras, chamber groups, and solo performers. Some of his most notable compositions include "Green Flash," "Fractal Miniatures," "Geometries," and "Celestial Dance." "Green Flash" is a piece for orchestra that was inspired by the optical phenomenon of the same name, which occurs when the sun sets over the ocean and a green flash of light appears on the horizon. The piece features a variety of textures and colors, with the orchestra creating a shimmering, kaleidoscopic effect. "Fractal Miniatures" is a collection of short pieces for piano that are based on fractal geometry, a mathematical concept that involves repeating patterns at different scales. Each piece in the collection explores a different aspect of fractal geometry, with Zare using a variety of techniques to create intricate, interlocking patterns. "Geometries" is a work for chamber orchestra that was commissioned by the American Composers Orchestra. The piece is based on the idea of geometric shapes and patterns, with Zare using a variety of musical techniques to create a sense of movement and transformation. "Celestial Dance" is a piece for solo marimba that was inspired by the movements of the planets and stars. The piece features a variety of rhythmic patterns and textures, with the marimba creating a sense of cosmic energy and motion. In addition to his work as a composer, Zare is also an active performer and conductor. He has conducted a number of his own works, as well as pieces by other composers, and has performed as a pianist and trumpet player in a variety of settings. Overall, Roger Zare is a talented and innovative composer who has made significant contributions to the world of contemporary classical music. His works are known for their intricate harmonies and rhythms, as well as their use of electronic and computer-generated sounds. With his unique approach to composition and his dedication to exploring new musical ideas, Zare is sure to continue making an impact on the world of classical music for years to come.

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