About Tuturu Music
"Tuturu" is a Maori word that means "natural." It is the belief and philosophy of the composition team at Tuturu Music Publishing that music, regardless of what the intended ensemble or audience is, should be pure and meaningful.
Originally titled "The Great New Zealander Songbook," Tuturu Music started in 2006 as a collection of jazz songs and evolved into being a publication company in 2009. It has now grown into a composer collective and boasts a diverse range of literature for chamber ensembles, concert bands, orchestras, choirs, and jazz ensembles of all ages. Tuturu Music acts as a label and vessel for new and upcoming composers to get exposure and promote their musical works.
Originally titled "The Great New Zealander Songbook," Tuturu Music started in 2006 as a collection of jazz songs and evolved into being a publication company in 2009. It has now grown into a composer collective and boasts a diverse range of literature for chamber ensembles, concert bands, orchestras, choirs, and jazz ensembles of all ages. Tuturu Music acts as a label and vessel for new and upcoming composers to get exposure and promote their musical works.
About the Composers
ERIN PATON PIERCE
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Erin Paton Pierce (b. 1992) is a jazz and classical composer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Erin began writing music when she was fourteen year of age and moved to found the Tuturu Music Publishing Company upon completing her first Jazz Ensemble composition, Razzmatazz, and receiving her first commission request for Gingersnaps and a Cup of Tea in 2009. Since then Erin has written several commissions for reputable directors and programs and has had multiple major musical premieres of her work, including two premieres performed by the Colorado State University Jazz Ensemble I (Twilight Dance and Aotearoa: Land of the Long White Cloud).
Erin is a graduate of Colorado State University and has studied with Peter Sommer, James David, Erik Johnson, and Rebecca Philips. She is the owner of Tuturu Music Publishing Company and continues to regularly write new music, particularly works for concert and jazz bands. She also does graphic design work for both Tuturu Music and other ventures, including a collection of web comic series and a graphic novel series.
Born in Auckland, New Zealand, Erin Paton Pierce (b. 1992) is a jazz and classical composer based in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Erin began writing music when she was fourteen year of age and moved to found the Tuturu Music Publishing Company upon completing her first Jazz Ensemble composition, Razzmatazz, and receiving her first commission request for Gingersnaps and a Cup of Tea in 2009. Since then Erin has written several commissions for reputable directors and programs and has had multiple major musical premieres of her work, including two premieres performed by the Colorado State University Jazz Ensemble I (Twilight Dance and Aotearoa: Land of the Long White Cloud).
Erin is a graduate of Colorado State University and has studied with Peter Sommer, James David, Erik Johnson, and Rebecca Philips. She is the owner of Tuturu Music Publishing Company and continues to regularly write new music, particularly works for concert and jazz bands. She also does graphic design work for both Tuturu Music and other ventures, including a collection of web comic series and a graphic novel series.
KELAN ROONEY
Kelan Rooney (b.1995) writes music to bring the world closer together. Playing the part of both teacher and composer, the message he spreads is one of peace and cooperation. Spreading cultural awareness is the focus of his compositional output; and he achieves this through combining recognizable elements from various cultures and styles into fluid, inspiring works. His dream is simple- to use the natural, binding powers of music to bring people together all across the globe.
Kelan graduated from Conifer Senior High School in 2013 and is currently studying under Dr. James David, Dr. Eric Johnson, and Dr. Christopher Van Hof at Colorado State University. He is triple majoring in Music Composition, Music Education, and Trombone Performance. As a member of the composition team for Tuturu music, he plans on publishing Concert/Wind Ensemble, Big Band Jazz, and various chamber works.
Kelan Rooney (b.1995) writes music to bring the world closer together. Playing the part of both teacher and composer, the message he spreads is one of peace and cooperation. Spreading cultural awareness is the focus of his compositional output; and he achieves this through combining recognizable elements from various cultures and styles into fluid, inspiring works. His dream is simple- to use the natural, binding powers of music to bring people together all across the globe.
Kelan graduated from Conifer Senior High School in 2013 and is currently studying under Dr. James David, Dr. Eric Johnson, and Dr. Christopher Van Hof at Colorado State University. He is triple majoring in Music Composition, Music Education, and Trombone Performance. As a member of the composition team for Tuturu music, he plans on publishing Concert/Wind Ensemble, Big Band Jazz, and various chamber works.
KATELYN VINCENT
Katelyn Vincent (b. 1992) is an Alumni of Northwest College, and is currently finishing her Bachelors at Colorado State University where she will graduate in May 2015. While at Northwest College, she studied Vocal Performance as well as Classical Piano Performance, and is now studying Jazz Performance on Saxophone and Music Composition with Will Swindler, Peter Sommer, and James David. During her time at CSU Katelyn has had the opportunity to conduct the Colorado State University Marching Band as one of three drum majors, and play in ensembles such as the CSU Wind Symphony, both Jazz Ensembles I & II, and Jazz Combo I. Katelyn has worked for the Yellowstone Summer Music Camp as a counselor and head counselor for three years, and has worked at the Yellowstone Jazz Camp as head counselor for four years. She is a self-published composer, and has had works performed by the Colorado State University Jazz Ensemble I, the Colorado State University Concert Choir, CSU Jazz Combo I, and the Yellowstone Big Band.
Katelyn Vincent (b. 1992) is an Alumni of Northwest College, and is currently finishing her Bachelors at Colorado State University where she will graduate in May 2015. While at Northwest College, she studied Vocal Performance as well as Classical Piano Performance, and is now studying Jazz Performance on Saxophone and Music Composition with Will Swindler, Peter Sommer, and James David. During her time at CSU Katelyn has had the opportunity to conduct the Colorado State University Marching Band as one of three drum majors, and play in ensembles such as the CSU Wind Symphony, both Jazz Ensembles I & II, and Jazz Combo I. Katelyn has worked for the Yellowstone Summer Music Camp as a counselor and head counselor for three years, and has worked at the Yellowstone Jazz Camp as head counselor for four years. She is a self-published composer, and has had works performed by the Colorado State University Jazz Ensemble I, the Colorado State University Concert Choir, CSU Jazz Combo I, and the Yellowstone Big Band.
PETER HIRSCHHORN
Peter Hirschhorn (b. 1994) graduated from Arapahoe High School in 2013 and is currently studying percussion performance and music composition at Colorado State University. He began learning piano when he was six, and began studying percussion when he was 11. Some of his most notable teachers include Fred Bowlus, Shilo Stroman, Dr. James David and Dr. Eric Hollenbeck.
Peter has written for a number of different ensembles since high school. His arrangements have been performed by both high school ensembles and the CSU Marching Band.
Peter is currently a performer in the CSU percussion ensembles and the University Orchestra. He is also a member of the World Class Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble. He has also performed with Ascend Performing arts at the FIS World Ski Championships, marking the fourth time the competition has been held in the United States.
For more information, visit his website at www.peterhmusic.com
Peter Hirschhorn (b. 1994) graduated from Arapahoe High School in 2013 and is currently studying percussion performance and music composition at Colorado State University. He began learning piano when he was six, and began studying percussion when he was 11. Some of his most notable teachers include Fred Bowlus, Shilo Stroman, Dr. James David and Dr. Eric Hollenbeck.
Peter has written for a number of different ensembles since high school. His arrangements have been performed by both high school ensembles and the CSU Marching Band.
Peter is currently a performer in the CSU percussion ensembles and the University Orchestra. He is also a member of the World Class Blue Knights Percussion Ensemble. He has also performed with Ascend Performing arts at the FIS World Ski Championships, marking the fourth time the competition has been held in the United States.
For more information, visit his website at www.peterhmusic.com