Octavio Vázquez
Composition - Music Theory
Octavio Vazquez’s music has been performed throughout the US, Europe, and Asia, in venues such as Carnegie Hall, the National Auditorium of Spain, Cologne's Philharmonie, or the Big Hall of the St. Petersburg Conservatory. He has also written for film and collaborated with world-music artists as an arranger, orchestrator and producer, most notably with Grammy Award winner Cristina Pato. His orchestration of "Negro Caravel" for Ms Pato's CD "Muller" was nominated for the 2011 Spanish Music Academy Awards. A winner of numerous national and international prizes, recent recognition includes I-Park Foundation, MacDowell, and VCCA Fellowships.
world-renowned composer, commissioned by some of the most prestigious orchestras around the world, Octavio’s mastery of the craft goes beyond books and beyond schools. At the intersection of voice-leading, counterpoint, orchestration, and structure lies the power to transform skills into knowledge for masterful composition.
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Composition - Orchestration - Theory
Student Testimonials
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“I only wish we could have met for longer each week. Working and learning from Dr. Vazquez has been one of the greatest experiences of my life.”
Liam
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“Working with Dr. Vazquez has been an absolute privilege. My knowledge and competence has grown exponentially with his guidance, and my perspective on music as a whole and its significance has also expanded from studying under him. Very thankful to know and work with him and would highly recommend it to any other musician.”
Aaron
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“Best teacher I have ever had. Thanks for a great year.”
Ignatius