Peter O’Gorman is a composer and percussionist specializing in interdisciplinary performance work, new music, and diverse forms of improvised music. His use of original and unusual percussion instruments and techniques has been described as “wildly inventive”.
His compositions have been featured nationally by a broad spectrum of performers spanning from New York's Bang on a can All-Stars to California's Amy Knoles and more. His composition have earned him grants, fellowships and commissions, from the American Composers Forum, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Jerome Foundation, the McKnight Foundation, and the Walker Art Center.
O’Gorman’s passion for championing new and adventurous works also extends to his performance career. He has worked under the direction of Henry Brant, Irwin Bazalon, Mary Ellen Childs, William Kraft, Libby Larsen, Frederick Rzewski, and John Zorn. His expertise as an interdisciplinary collaborator has led him to create numerous works for choreographers and movement based ensembles.
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