Director
El Rich
Dr. El Rich works at the intersections of musical genres. With a mixed background as both a guitarist/songwriter and composer/arranger, El combines the sounds and idioms of folk and popular music with classical and experimental ensembles.
El’s compositions have received performances at the American Dance Festival, World Saxophone Congress, North American Saxophone Alliance Biennial and Regional Conferences, Society of Composers National and Regional Conferences, and many other festivals and events. El often integrates electronic and acoustic media, especially within interactive environments using Max/MSP and Pd.
As a guitarist and songwriter, El draws inspiration from across the varied genres of American, British, and Celtic folk and popular traditions. El is guitarist, mandolinist, and songwriter for progressive folk band Winterbirds.
El received a Master of Music degree from the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Doctor of Musical Arts degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.
Find out more at elrichmusic.com
EVents
INterest Meeting
November 3, 2023
Music Building Room 221
If you can’t attend but are still interested in joining, contact Dr. El Rich at [email protected]
105 Foust Building
P.O. Box 26170
Greensboro, NC 27402