Music Student Wins Composition Contest
Jared Aragon
Master of Music student Jared Aragón recently won first place in the 2014 Santa Fe Community Orchestra Composition Competition, which included a cash award of $4,000. His composition, entitled “Chaco Variations” was one of two pieces that were selected by judges from all of the submissions.
The Santa Fe Orchestra sight-read both selected pieces for the public, and the orchestra voted to determine which piece was the best in regards to sound and overall playability. In June, the Santa Fe Orchestra will perform the work again in a regular subscription concert. Jared's composition depicts the Chaco Culture National Historical Park in Northwestern New Mexico.
Aragón, a native of New Mexico, is pursuing a master of music degree in music composition under the direction of UA professor Dr. Robert Mueller.
Contacts
Amber Friday-Brown, administrative assistant II
Music
479-575-4703,
eafriday@uark.edu
Darinda Sharp, director of communications
J. William Fulbright College of Arts and Sciences
479-575-3712,
dsharp@uark.edu
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