James Romig

Who is James Romig?

James Romig is an American composer who studied at the University of Iowa and Rutgers University, where he earned a Ph.D. studying with both Charles Wuorinen and Milton Babbitt. He has composed solo, chamber, and large ensemble works that have been performed throughout the United States, Europe, and Asia. Recent guest-composer visits include Northwestern University, Columbia University, the University of Illinois, the Cincinnati Conservatory, Juilliard and the American Academy in Rome. He is associate professor of music theory and composition at Western Illinois University His works are available from Parallax Music Press, Curving Walkway Publications, Flute World and his personal page. Notable awards include a 2010 Aaron Copland Award and Aaron Copland House residency, and artist residencies at Petrified Forest National Park and Grand Canyon National Park. His work has been part of numerous new-music festivals such as the Aspen Composers Conference, Wien Modern, Alfeo Gigli, Total Music Festival, June in Buffalo, Imagine, Iowa Composers Forum, and SCI Regional and National conferences.