MMTA is pleased to announce that Vartan Aghababian, D.M.A, was selected as MMTA’s 2019 Commissioned Composer. Vartan received his D.M.A from Boston University and is an active composer, conductor, and music educator in Boston. Dr. Aghababian recently presented a wonderful recital at Boston University entitled “Imported Luxuries: A Concert of Compositions,” featuring original works for chamber ensemble, solo pieces for voice, violin, and flute, and the premiere performance of his “String Quartet no. 2 in A.”
MMTA is dedicated to supporting the creation of new works by American composers. The Massachusetts Commissioned Composer Program recognizes Dr. Aghababian as an outstanding professional composer with a commission award of $2,000 and a premiere performance of his work at the upcoming Quad State Conference at Endicott College (Beverly, MA).
As the winning composer of the Massachusetts Commissioned Composer program, Dr. Aghababian will also be considered for the Music Teachers National Association (MTNA) Distinguished Composer of the Year award. His commissioned piece is automatically entered into this national competition, which serves to promote and recognize outstanding contributions to American music.