Diego Davidenko was born in Buenos Aires, Argentina, in 1979. He has pursued music since childhood and has
studied saxophone, classical guitar, and piano. He holds a bachelor of music degree in composition from
SUNY Fredonia, where he studied composition with
of Dr. Donald Bohlen. At Fredonia, he was a member of and served
as vice-president for the Ethos New Music Society.
He is
currently chair of the Meet the Composer program for the
Society for New Music, which has premiered three of his works. He is working toward a
master's degree at Syracuse University, studying with
Dr. Andrew Waggoner and
Dr. Daniel S. Godfrey. In addition to his studies there, he teaches sight singing and ear training
as an adjunct professor.
He has written works for a variety of media such as works for chamber ensembles and for choir, art songs,
film scores, solo instrumental works, and electronic music.Samples of his music can be heard at
www.SoundsByDiego.com
EDUCATION: Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
•Enrolled toward Master of Music Composition . . . . . . . . Fall 2005-Present SUNY Fredonia, Fredonia, NY
•Bachelor of Music - Composition, Magna Cum Laude . . . May 2003 Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT), Rochester, NY
•58 credits towards BS in Computer Science . . . . . . . . . . 1997-1999
SELECTED
COMPOSITIONS: Dialogue,
Voice, Flute, Clarinet, Cello, text by Kazuaki Tanahashi . . . Sept 2005
•Written for A Brush with Our Time, a benefit concert concluding a week-long
event co-sponsored by the Zen Center of Syracuse, Syracuse University, Cultural
Resources Council, Syracuse Peace Council, Peace Action of CNY, and the
Society for New Music. The event honored artist and poet Kazuaki Tanahashi.
Mosaic for Solo Violin, Violin . . . . . . . . . July 2005
•Written by request for the Rising Stars concert, part of the Society for New
Music’s 25th Annual Cazenovia Counterpoint music series, for performance
by violinist Owen Kelly.
Esas Quejas del Piano..., SAB Chorus and Piano . . . . Nov 2002
•Written for the Ripley High School Chorus, under the direction of Kathleen
Bohlen, through the Ethos New Music Society’s outreach program. The text
for the piece is from Rimas y Legendas, by Gustavo Becquer.
MUSICAL
ORGANIZATIONS: Society For New Music(founded 1971)
•Board Member . . . . . . . . Aug 2005 - Present
•Chair of Meet the Composer. . Fall 2006 - Present
The Society promotes new music in the community by commissioning new
works, presenting an average of 30 yearly concerts of new music, and providing
several other services including a newsletter, Society News; a weekly radio
new music program, Fresh-Ink; community outreach programs; and the yearly
Brian M. Israel Prize for composers 30 years of age or younger. The Society
for New Music is the only year-round new music organization in upstate
New York, and the oldest in New York State outside Manhattan.
Ethos New Music Society (founded 1977)
•Member . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Spr 1999 - Spr 2003
•Vice-President . . . . . . Fall 2000 - Spr 2001
Ethos is a Student Association sponsored group committed to the promotion of
20th and 21st century music. As Vice President, I contributed to the production
of four concerts consisting of student works. Also, I participated in the
planning of symposiums featuring visiting composers Dana Wilson, and Leslie Bassett.
WORK
EXPERIENCE: Syracuse University Spring 2007 - Present
• Adjunct professor. Taught sight-singing and ear-training classes.
Liberty Partnerships ProgramFall 2005 - Present
• At Nottingham High School in Syracuse, NY, Provided supplimental instruction in
all high school subjects to students with a high risk of dropping out.
Teacher Mark's ESL School Summer 2003 - Present
• Taught classes in grammar, reading, writing, vocabulary, and spoken English
to English-speaking and non English-speaking students
American Music Center in New York City Summer 2001
• Registered and categorized musical scores to facilitate transfer
of AMC’s score collection to the New York City Public Library
Languages:
• Fluent use of Spanish and English (spoken and written)
• Knowledge of written and spoken French and Italian
Computer:
• Music Software:
Pro Tools, Digital Performer, FreeStyle, Finale
• Programming Languages:
C, C++, Pascal, Basic, HyperCard, and HTML
• Web page design software
• Internet and Word-Processing software
