November 14: Hudson Powers Senior Composition Recital

Hudson Powers’ Senior Composition Recital was held on November 14, 2018, in the Newman Recital Hall. Hudson initially studied under Dr. Bruce Gerlach, before finishing his composition degree with Dr. Luke Carlson.

The event began with Hear My Cry, an A capella quartet based on biblical text, performed by Elizabeth Miller, Elizabeth Jordan, Isaac Taylor, and Jordan Bryant. Hudson’s electronic piece Fractal Factory utilizes industrial sounds and subtly nods to the tradition of dubstep. Mixed ensemble Apotheosis featured performers Jenna Carey, Dalton Elery, Benjamin Bradley, and Joshua Koretoff. 

His second electronic piece, Eternium, creates an ethereal soundscape and was written with the idea of artistic creation in mind. Dr. John Cornish performedThe Infinite Horizon Collection, a piano suite with each movement written in a different style. Jennifer Beal joined Dr. Cornish on stage to sing the song cycle Of Planting and Plucking, which is set to the poetry of Amy Lowell. 

The recital concluded with Dance Of The Ancient Celestials, a percussion piece performed by Dylan Coleman and Brian Hofmann.

The Music Department is very proud of what Hudson has accomplished during his time at C of O, and wishes him the best in his future endeavors.