About

Arthur Gottschalk is an award-winning composer and educator known for his extensive body of work, which includes over 200 compositions for orchestra, wind ensemble, and other ensembles. His compositions often explore the intersection of jazz and classical music, and his work has been recognized for its engaging and fun qualities, as well as for its craftsmanship. Gottschalk's notable works include the piece 'Requiem: For The Living,' an 8-movement work for full orchestra, chorus, and soloists, which celebrates the rich narrative of Western art and culture. In addition to his compositional achievements, Arthur Gottschalk is actively involved in the performance and promotion of contemporary music. He has produced recordings, such as 'The Voice of Brubeck, Vol. 2,' which celebrates the works of Dave Brubeck, and his music has been featured in various performances and events, including collaborations with ensembles and institutions like the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston and Western Michigan University. His work has received positive reviews from sources like Gramophone and New York Concert Review, highlighting his engaging compositions and the performances of his works. Gottschalk's contributions extend to judging music contests and participating in international music events, emphasizing his role as a significant figure in contemporary classical and jazz-influenced music.

Research topics

• Art
• Computer science
• Art history
• History
• Library science

Selected publications

• From ‘Jaws’ to ‘Schindler’s List,’ John Williams has infused movie scores with adventure and emotion

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• CEMIcircles: Festival for Experimental Music and Intermedia

  University of North Texas Digital Library (University of North Texas) · 2013-10-06

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  Ensemble concert performed at the UNT College of Music Voertman Hall.

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• Ensemble: 2013-10-06 - Center for Experimental Music and Intermedia (CEMI)

  2013-10-06

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• Society of Composers Region VI Conference - Concert 7 Saturday, February 11, 2006 11:00 a.m. Edythe Bates Old Recital Hall and Grand Organ

  2006-02-11

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• SHEPHERD SCHOOL BRASS CHOIR featuring WILLIAM VERMEULEN, Horn and NOVUS Thursday, March 31, 2005 8:00 p.m. Stude Concert Hall

  2005-03-31

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• SHEPHERD SCHOOL BRASS CHOIR featuring NOVUS Monday, November 3, 2003 8:00 p.m. Stude Concert Hall

  2003-11-03

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• The development of multimedia and interactive musical works for the virtual environment in the traditional electronic music audio

  Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja) · 1998-01-01

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• ¡Vamos a jugar¡: Bilingual cultural education with the aid of computer-controlled synthesizers

  Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja) · 1995-01-01

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• MT Plus-using the computer to teach music technology

  Dialnet (Universidad de la Rioja) · 1994-01-01

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• SHEPHERD SINGERS Thomas Jaber, conductor Monday, November 1, 1993 8:00 p.m. Stude Concert Hall

  1993-11-01

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  Festival of American Contemporary Music at Rice University November 1-9, 1993 celebrating American Music Week

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Frequent coauthors

• Linda Phenix

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• Johann Sebastian Bach

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• Dancer

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• Michael Farley

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• Peter Tod Lewis

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• Jerry McCathern

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• Benjamin Kamins

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• Michael R. Galbreth

  University of Tennessee at Knoxville

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Awards & honors

• First Prize of the VVX Concorso Internazionale di Composizio…
• 2017 Indianapolis Orchestra Composition Award
• Two Bogliasco Fellowships for work in Italy
• Residencies at the Columbia-Princeton Electronic Music Cente…
• Residency at the Piccolo Spoleto Festival