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Swirly Music at TMEA
Swirly Music made its debut at the Texas Music Educators Association convention in San Antonio this February, where we introduced our catalog to a wide community of music educators and performers. Visitors to our booth picked up flyers with QR codes linking directly to recordings and perusal scores—easy to explore on their own time.
A highlight of the week was a performance by the Camerata Isla singers from Texas A&M–Corpus Christi, conducted by Swirly composer Ross Bernhardt, featuring his own music alongside works by fellow Swirly composers Rich Campbell and Michael Kaulkin. And yes—our signature highlighter pens were once again a surprise crowd favorite!
Congratulations to Swirly Music composer Mark Winges on the release of Red Sky Opening (Ravello Records, April 2025), a striking new album of his piano music performed by Blaise Bryski. The recording includes two complete sets of Nocturnes—lyrical, contemporary pieces that reimagine the genre with subtle jazz-inflected harmony and rhythmic vitality.
Both volumes (Book I and Book II) are available from Swirly Music in print or for immediate download.
Vocal scores of three bold and entertaining operas by Peter Hilliard & Matt Boresi are now available from Swirly Music! Known for their sharp wit, emotional depth, and fearless storytelling, Hilliard and Boresi are among the most dynamic voices in contemporary American opera. Their works have been performed by leading singers and companies across the country, earning praise for their blend of humor, poignancy, and cultural insight. These three operas showcase the duo’s range—from satirical comedy to thought-provoking drama—and are now ready for performers and producers to explore.
Browse all three scores here, as well as some choral works by Peter Hilliard