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John Starosta
starostajohn@gmail.com

COMPOSER / PIANO PEDAGOGUE

Composer of contemporary classical music and piano pedagogue. Compositional emphasis on serial and twelve tone techniques and pedagogical literature based in Renaissance thru 20th century genres.

Earlier studies include industrial electricity, applied voice, drama and music theater, ballet and modern dance.

Starosta's compositions have been shaped and influenced by blues, heavy metal, and classical music. Drawing from the rich tones and simplistic characteristics of early American blues; industrial timbres and tribal rhythms of heavy metal music; combined facets of these genres with classical techniques has allowed Starosta to develop a voice that is unique in modern expression.

Situs Inversus Improvisatore IV - trombone (6.3+)

Situs Inversus Improvisatore III - bass recorder (9+)

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Situs Inversus Improvisatore II - piano (10+)

Situs Inversus Improvisatore I- double bass (13+)

The Remaining Cobwebs I

of G. I. Ustvolskaya - violin, viola (5)

The Remaining Cobwebs II - cello and piano (13.5)

The Remaining Cobwebs III - violin, viola, cello (7.5)

Inner Casings 1,2,3,4,5a,5b,6,7,8a,8b,8c

(improvisatore under 60) - mechanical piano solo (11.5)

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Subsectors 6.1-6.4 - 2 mechanical pianos (13.4)

Solo I & II - solo cello (9.25)

Solo (Hommage a Varese) - solo clarinet (4.5)

Anthem - solo piano (5.5)

Yellowing I II III - solo piano (11)

Sectors I-V - symphony for 3 pianos (20)

Cortex - piccolo, flute, alto flute, piano (10)

Etheric Velocity - 3 flutes, piano (2.3)

Static - solo piano (5)

Sorcery - solo piano (6)

5 Character Pieces - solo piano (7.5)

11 Moderate Studies For The Young Pianist - solo piano (7)

Prim Existence - solo piano (3.3)

West. Love. Bug. - solo piano (4.3)

4 Solo Dances for the Modern Dancer - solo viola (11.45)

Series of Lyrical Treatments - mechanical piano solo (ca.17.5)

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