About john Glover

A composer by trade, John has composed music for theater, opera, and the concert hall. Commissions from organizations and musicians including the American Conservatory Theater [War Music], Baltimore Opera [Huck Finn: A Children’s Opera], and violist Liuh-wen Ting [Life-Cycles] have distinguished him as an emerging voice in contemporary music. John has received numerous awards, fellowships and grants for his music from organizations including Meet The Composer, Thornton School of Music at USC, and the American Music Center. Current projects include a one-act opera Our Basic Nature being developed by American Opera Projects. He received his undergraduate training in composition with a focus in saxophone performance from Indiana University and his masters degree in composition from the University of Southern California. John also writes notes, articles, and online courses for organizations such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic, Glimmerglass Opera, the Chicago Sinfonietta, Carnegie Hall, and Opera America. He currently lives in New York City where he co-curates the music/art series NewYorksoundCircuit at the Brecht Forum and is operations manager for the American Composers Orchestra.