Karen Tarlow facts for kids
Karen Anne Tarlow, born on September 19, 1947, is an American composer and music teacher. She creates many different kinds of music, including pieces that combine music with other art forms, and songs for choirs based on ancient Hebrew writings.
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About Karen Anne Tarlow
Karen Anne Tarlow was born in Brookline, Massachusetts. She loved music from a young age. She went to the University of Massachusetts and Boston University. There, she earned advanced degrees in music. These degrees helped her become a skilled composer.
In 1972, she received a special scholarship. This allowed her to study music in Germany. Later, in 1978, she won a top award. It was for her compositions at Boston University. She learned from many great music teachers.
Her Work as a Composer
Karen Anne Tarlow married John Montanari in 1985. She used to be a music theory professor. She taught at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Music theory is about how music is built.
She is a member of the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP). This group helps protect the rights of music creators. Many organizations have asked her to create music for them. These include the Da Camera Singers and the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art.
Karen Anne Tarlow's Music
You can find Karen Anne Tarlow's music on several recordings. Her music is also published by different companies. This means her musical scores are printed. Other musicians can then perform her works.
She writes music for many different groups of instruments and voices. Here are some examples of her compositions:
Chamber Music
Chamber music is written for a small group of instruments. It is often played in a smaller room.
- Games for Three (for oboe, viola, and piano)
- Three Household Miniatures (for clarinet and bassoon)
- Zenana (for violin and piano)
Multi-media Pieces
Multi-media music combines sounds with other art forms. This could be video, dance, or theater.
- Chansons Inoocentes
- Emperor and the Nightingale
Orchestra Music
Orchestra music is written for a large group of musicians. An orchestra includes many different instruments.
- Bachanale
- Kavanah (Remembrance)
Vocal Music
Vocal music is written for singers. It can be for one voice, a few voices, or a whole choir.
- Ahavat Olam (With Everlasting Love; for two voices and piano)
- Five Yiddish Poems (for a choir without instruments)
- Hin'ni (Behold, I am Prepared; for two voices and piano)
- Lowest Trees Have Tops (for two voices and a small group of instruments)
- Salvacion de la Primavera (for a women's choir)
