Em Singleton

composer | violist | writer | linguist

Reviews

“So much personality within a dissonant landscape!… a risk-taker… Very fun.” – MTNA Composition Competition 1/14/19

“Quite inventive and freely expressive… sophisticated use of rhythm and gesture… extremely colorful… well crafted and musical.” – MTNA Florida State Composition Competition 10/19

“…relationship with the instrument is engaging… exquisite sound.” – FSMTA District III Concerto Competition 3/11/18

“…bold effective harmony that pushes the border of tonality.” – MTNA Southern Division Composition Competition 11/19

“[Em’s viola playing is] expressive and poised…” – Wendell Irish Viola Award 2/28/20

“…a very strong command of rhythm, not simply in the metrical sense, but in the way that rhythmic gestures imply certain states of mind in an abstract way… score is incredibly precise…” – MTNA Southern Division Composition Competition 11/19