Author Archives: Roydon Tse

Mar 8 – The last few months have been a crazy time for the world, and during these dark times, the act of creation and art-making can seem like a futile exercise in the face of all that is terrible. However, I do believe that art, and especially music, has a place in all theseContinue reading “Vancouver Chamber Choir Interplay Workshop”

Jan 21 – Happy New year! 2022 has already proven to be quite busy, and I am looking forward to announcing several projects that are forthcoming. In the meanwhile, I am happy to share that the Ontario Arts Council has approved funding for a new Bass Clarinet solo with electronics, for clarinetist Jack Liang. TheContinue reading “Ontario Arts Council Funds Commission”

Dec 21 – Excited to announce that the Orchestre symphonique de Trois-Rivières in Quebec (CAN) has selected my piece “Toward Light” to be premiered in their 2022/23 season! The piece was selected from a call for scores from Canadian composers, led by Maestro Gilles Bellemare, composer Nicolas Gilbert, and violinist Marie-Josee Arpin.

Oct 19 – I am excited to finally announce that I have been accepted as a composer fellow for the Gabriela Lena Frank Academy of Music! Gabriela is a truly inspiring and visionary composer who spearheaded an independent music academy in Boonville, California that is advocating for important changes in the way classical music operates,Continue reading “GLFCAM Residency”

Aug 1 – Some people will know that I was born in the year of the goat according to the Chinese Zodiac calendar. I am excited to announce that I will be embarking on a new commission for the Toronto-based PheoNX ensemble – an East/West fusion ensemble founded by Patty Chan and Sanya Eng basedContinue reading “PheoNX Ensemble”

Aug 1 – In a previous post, I outlined a few projects that were in progress or were recently completed. I am happy to announce that one such project was just premiered and recorded – “To Earth” – for Bassoon and Piano for the International Double Reed Society’s virtual symposium on July 30. TO EARTHContinue reading “To Earth”

July 9 – I am happy to announce that the up-and-coming South Korean percussion group, SORI Percussion, has commissioned a percussion quartet to be premiered in Seoul and online in December 2021. This new commission will combine western percussion instruments with the Korean soribuk, a Korean barrel drum used in Korean pansori. Looking forward toContinue reading “SORI Percussion”

Jun 16 – The Toronto Symphony Orchestra recently announced their 2021/22 season with hopes to return to in-person concerts starting in November. I am excited to announce that my orchestral work, “Unrelenting Sorrow” (TSO Commission/reflection on COVID) will be programmed alongside Beethoven’s 9th Symphony in June 2022, conducted by none other than Music Director GustavoContinue reading “Unrelenting Sorrow”

June 1 – We are almost halfway through 2021 and it has been a busy year thus far with many pieces written as well as many projects being prepared for the remainder of the year. This post is a quick summary of the titles that you can expect to hear premiered soon that was createdContinue reading “New Works for 2021 (Part 1)”

April 27 – I am a little late to the party when it comes to announcements but I am delighted to announce that the Ontario Arts Council has fully funded a new commission from the Esprit Orchestra, to be premiered in April 2022! It is still a long ways away, but one hopes that byContinue reading “OAC funding for Esprit Orchestra Commission”