Composition
Inspired by iconic film scores since the early days of his career, Nick has long had a passion for creating music. Following a few over-the-top compositions in his music theory coursework, Nick studied privately with world-renowned composer and EFSC music department chair Dr. ChanJi Kim in 2019. During that time, he wrote his first professional piece, a horn and piano duet entitled “Mystic Waters,” (listed in the portfolio below.) Since then, Nick has composed and arranged for other small-scale instrumental ensembles, sacred and secular choral works, short film scores, and is currently composing his first major symphonic work.
Composition portfolio
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Serotonin Symphony - first look
A preview of Nick’s first major symphonic work, inspired by themes of the stages of grief.
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Water
Nick’s setting of Philip Larkin’s poem “Water.”
SATB and piano, optional chamber ensemble
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How Can I Keep from Singing
Nick’s setting of “How Can I Keep from Singing,” incorporating “His Eye is on the Sparrow.”
SATB, unaccompanied
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Strangers Enjoying a Rainy Day
Nick’s original composition inspired by a conversation following scenic imagery.
Alto saxophone and clarinet, piano
Another Day
Cecilia Kegler’s short film “Another Day,” for which Nick composed and recorded the musical underscoring. Following the events of a day in the aftermath of sexual assault, Nick’s score helps highlight the escalating inner turmoil not immediately visible in the scenes.
Mystic Waters
Nick’s first professional composition, under the advisement of Dr. ChanJi Kim and performed by himself on piano and Anselm Daniel Berman on horn.
Contact
nickbarthmusic@gmail.com