NATHAN WILSON BALL
(B. 1985)
Drawing on Christian iconography and long-form narrative traditions, Nathan’s compositions explore how meaning emerges through the layering and juxtaposition of simple musical ideas, or “sonic icons.” His work emphasizes relationships between ideas, inviting listeners to reconcile what they hear on their own terms.
Performance highlights from Nathan’s career include world premieres by the Boston Modern Orchestra Project, Allentown Symphony Orchestra, and internationally acclaimed violinists Chee-Yun and Jing Wang. His work has also been recorded by the Brass Quintet of the Janáček Philharmonic Orchestra and the Sirius String Quartet on the Navona Records label.
Nathan received his Doctor of Musical Arts degree (DMA) from the Peabody Conservatory of Music, where he studied with Kevin Puts. He has also had the privilege of studying with Michael Gandolfi at the New England Conservatory (MM), Thomas Oboe Lee at Boston College (BA), and Robert Aldridge at the Brevard Music Center.
Originally from Colorado, Nathan now resides outside of Philadelphia with his wife and their five children.