Roger Bourland (born December 13, 1952) is an American composer, publisher, blogger, and Professor-Emeritus of Music at the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music.
Roger bourland music from the wolf at the door 1986 Born in Evanston, Illinois , Bourland received a Bachelor of Music in Music Theory and Composition (1976) from the University of Wisconsin, Madison, studying with Leslie Thimmig and Randall Snyder; a Master of Music in Music Composition (1978) from the New England Conservatory of Music, studying with William Thomas McKinley and Donald Martino ; and a Master of Arts and Ph.D. in Music Composition from Harvard University, studying with Randall Thompson , Earl Kim and Leon Kirchner .
Bourland studied at Tanglewood with Gunther Schuller and was awarded the Koussevitzky Prize in Composition (1978). Other awards include the John Knowles Paine Fellowship (Harvard), two ASCAP Grants to Young Composers, numerous Meet the Composers grants, and was a co-founder of the Boston-based consortium "Composers in Red Sneakers ." Bourland has composed over one hundred fifty works for all media: film, solo, instrumental, chamber, vocal and choral music, electro-acoustic music, and music for orchestra, wind ensemble, and other large ensembles.
From 1983 to 2013, Bourland taught composition, music theory, analysis, orchestration, electro-acoustic composition, and other classes and seminars in the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music. He was awarded the UCLA Distinguished Teaching Award for 2005-6, and served as Chair of the UCLA Herb Alpert School of Music, Department of Music from 2007-2011. Professor Bourland retired from UCLA in 2013 and moved to Northern California to devote his time to composition.
Frida and the Smoking Mirror (2015–17; incomplete) Libretto by Mitchell Morris.The Dove and the Nightingale [La paloma y el ruiseñor] (2014) Libretto by Mitchell Morris; Spanish adaptation by Plácido Domingo Jr.Flight into Egypt (2007) playlet by Thornton Wilder Frida and the Smoking Mirror (2018) Based upon a story by Mitchell Morris.La Paloma y el Ruiseñor (2017) Based up the libretto by Mitchell Morris; Choreography and story by Zoíla Fernandez]Homer in Cyberspace (2009) Book and lyrics by Mel Shapiro (music theater)The Crocodile's Christmas Ball and other odd tales (2002) for chorus, soloists and wind ensemble; lyrics by William MacDuffRosarium (1999) for soloists, chorus and orchestra; libretto by William MacDuffFlashpoint/Stonewall (1994) for chorus, soloists, four synthesizers, bass and drums; libretto by John HallLetters to the Future (1993) for chorus, soloists, three synthesizers, bass and drums; poems by Francisco X. Alarcón , May Swenson , Adrienne Rich , Allen Ginsberg , James Merrill , J. D. McClatchy and Thom Gunn Hidden Legacies (1992) for chorus, soloists, four synthesizers, bass and drums; libretto by John HallEl Ruisenor Mexicano (2016) for orchestraPoem (2006) for piano and orchestraThe Night Train (2004) for marimba, tom-toms, violin, viola, violoncello, double bass, flute and alto flute, harp, and stringsTrauermusik (2003) for wind ensemble (By W.A Mozart, orchestrated by Roger Bourland)Ozma (1996) for orchestra; orchestration for wind ensemble (2003)Mirabell Jam (1992) for orchestraRivers in the Sky (1988) for wind ensembleScenes from Gauguin (1987) for orchestraBroken Arrows (1986) for EVI and EWI instruments designed by Nyle Steiner (EVI), four Yamaha DX7s, and jazz ensembleSerenade No.1: Far in the Night (1983) for soprano saxophone, bassoon, harp, and stringsCantilena (1983) for string orchestraScenes from Redon (1982) for orchestraSweet Alchemy (1980) for orchestraClarinet Rhapsody (1979) for clarinet and orchestraJackson Pollock in Memoriam (1978) for orchestraHealy Madrigals (2009) for SSAA; poems by Eloise Klein Healy Alarcón Madrigals, Book 3 (2006) for SSAA; poems by Francisco X. Alarcón A More Perfect Union (2005) for TTBB and piano; lyrics by Philip LittellAlarcón Madrigals, Book 2 (2002) for SSAA; poems by Francisco X. AlarcónKeeping the Ocean Free (2000) for SATB and piano; lyrics by William MacDuffSpiritual Gifts (2000) for SATB and organ; lyrics by Roger BourlandFa La La (Blah, Blah, Blah) (1998) for TTBB, SATB, or SSAA and piano; lyrics by William MacDuffLook Behind our Song (1996) for TTBB, and piano; lyrics by John HallThe Acts of Love (1995) for men’s chorus; poem by Michael J. LaffertyAlarcón Madrigals, Book 1 (1993) for SSAA or SATB; poems by Francisco X. AlarcónAll there is is love (1993) for TTBB; text by Paul Monette The Son of God Was Singing (1987) for SATB and organ or piano; lyrics by Roger BourlandChristmas Introit (1987) for SATB and organ or piano; lyrics by Roger BourlandDickinson Madrigals, Book 3 (1985) for TTBB; poems by Emily Dickinson Psalm 47 His Spirit Lives (1983) for SATB; poem by Amos Niven Wilder Antiphon (1983) for SATB; poem by George Herbert Dickinson Madrigals, Book 2 (1983) for SSAA; poems by Emily DickinsonDickinson Madrigals, Book 1 (1980) for SSAA; poems by Emily DickinsonTwelve New Hymns (1980) for SATB; lyrics by Gary BachlundGarden Abstract (1976) for SSSAAA (2 sopranos, 2 mezzo-sopranos, 2 altos); poem by Hart Crane Three Clouds (1975) for mixed chorus; lyrics by Roger Bourland(For large-scale choral works, see Cantatas below)
Four Poets (2005) for string quartetEmily (2005) for string quartet, bass, and banjoFour Painters (2001) for violin, viola, cello, pianoStories We Tell (1998) for four cellosAmerican Baroque (1992) for violin, cello, pianoThree Arias (1989) for viola or cello and pianoRecent Dreams (1989) for horn, violin, pianoAesop, the Peasant (1987) for speaker, flute, clarinet, violin, cello, piano; texts by V.A. KolveSerenade No.2: Paintings (1986) for violin, cello, piano, flute, clarinet in BbSaxophone Quintet (1984) for soprano saxophone, string quartetMontana Suite (1984) for string quartetDances from the Sacred Harp (1983) for flute, alto fl. in G, piccolo, clarinet in Bb, piano, violin, viola, cello, percussionNostos” (1982) for flute, alto flute, clarinet, bass clarinet, soprano saxophone, alto saxophone Stone Quartet (1982) for soprano sax, viola, cello, and pianoCantilena (1981) for flute, soprano sax, or clarinet in Bb and organThree Dark Paintings (1981) for strings, soprano sax, viola and pianoThe Death of Narcissus (1980) for piano, strings, and wind ensembleBeowulf Trio (1979) for flute, violin, celloPersonae (1978) for cello, bass (in solo tuning)Seven Pollock Paintings (1978) for flute, clarinet, soprano saxophone, bass clarinet, tam tam, violin, viola, cello, bassFour Marian Songs (2006) for voice and piano; poems by William MacDuffFour Xmas Songs (2006) for voice and piano; poems by William MacDuffFour Apart-Songs (2005) for voice and piano; poems by Roger Bourland, William MacDuff, Francisco X. Alarcón, and James Patrick KellyFour EndSongs (2003) for voice and piano; poems by Emily Dickinson, Thom Gunn, Allen Ginsberg, and Francisco X. AlarcónThree Impromptus (2009) for pianoFive Miniatures (2001)Garlands (1998) for carillonSt. Stephen Counterpoint (1990) for solo organMorning Sonata (1985) for organIdes, Book 3 (1977) for pianoIdes, Book 2 (1975) for pianoPreludes, Book 1 (1974) for pianoIdes, Book 1 (1974) for pianoPossum Death Spree Episodes I, 2, and 3 (2007-8) Directors: Mike Horowitz, Gareth Smith; AtomFilmsCages (2007) Director: Graham Streeter; Hallmark FilmsDoppelgänger (2003) Director: Mike Horowitz; HBO VideoOut of Trust (2000) Director: Eddie SiebertLuce, Tempo, Roma (2000) Director: Cameron McNallVoices from Sandover (1990) Director: Joan DarlingNight Life (1987) Director: David Acomba; RCA/ColumbiaWolf at the Door (Oviri) (1987) Director: Henning Carlsen; Fox PicturesThe Trouble with Dick (1986) Director: Gary Walkow
