Salina Fisher Photo: supplied
What does it take to get into one of the most prestigious music institutions in world?
Salina Fisher has set her sights on studying a Master of Music in composition in New York and has been offered scholarships to Manhattan School of Music, The Juilliard School, Peabody Institute and Stony Brook University.
The process of applying and auditioning is extremely demanding, requiring about a year to plan and prepare. During the process Salina sat numerous exams; met one of her idols, the composer John Corigliano; wrote a piece in two nights; and found an inspiring female composer to study with.
Tools of the trade which composer Salina Fisher used to write a piece in two nights in her New York hotel room. Photo: Salina Fisher
MUSIC DETAILS:
FISHER: Rainphase (excerpt)
NZSO National Youth Orchestra / José Luis Gomez
BOTTI: EchoTempo (excerpt from movement 1)
Susan Botti - soprano soloist, Christopher Lamb - percussion soloist
New York Philharmonic / Kurt Masur
Salina FISHER: Rainphase
Performed by NZSO National Youth Orchestra conducted by José Luis Gomez. Video, Audio
Salina Fisher, youngest ever winner of the SOUNZ Contemporary Award
Salina Fisher has been named as the winner of the SOUNZ Contemporary Award 2016 at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards held in Auckland's Vector Arena. Video, Audio
