Isaac's submission was selected in the top 10 finalists for the ISME's global composition competition. Voting for the winner and listening to the submissions can be found here https://www.isme.org/conferences-and-events/vote-global-student-creator-challenge. (Link opens in new tab/window.)
The piece he composed is a jazz composition, with a film-noir theme. It is meant to invoke the dusty, dimly lit office of a private detective with an appropriately gritty voice-over depicting the scene, and how it will cause trouble for our intrepid hero. Enjoy!
The ISME's mission is "Building and maintaining a worldwide community of music educators characterized by mutual respect and support. Fostering global intercultural understanding and cooperation among the world's music educators. Promoting music education for people of all ages in all relevant situations throughout the world."
Isaac began playing the piano at a young age, studying with Tatyana Tolmecheva at the Firelands School for the Arts for several years. In early 2020, he began studying organ with Mark Niese and his career flourished under his tutelage.
At the age of eight, he wrote his first song for "Story Time Live" featured in Childrens' author Michelle Nelson-Schmidt's weekly live stream. Noted composer Sean Beeson helped produce the final mix. Isaac enjoys composing various songs in his studio - a selection of these songs can be found on the portfolio page. Music is his passion and he is eager to share his love for all things music with those around him.
In addition to playing organ and piano, Isaac also plays the oboe and has held principal chair in the Norwalk Wind Ensemble and Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra. He attended various music camps through Oberlin College, Bowling Green State University, and has taken lessons with several prominent musicians.
Whether performing on an instrument, singing, or performing on stage, his energy and enthusiasm for his craft is contagious.
Isaac received the Toledo AGO Mary Anderson award in 2023.
Saint Cecilia (Latin: Sancta Caecilia), also spelled Cecelia, was a Roman Christian virgin martyr, who is venerated in Catholic, Orthodox, Anglican, and some Lutheran churches, such as the Church of Sweden. She became the patroness of music and musicians, it being written that, as the musicians played at her wedding, Cecilia "sang in her heart to the Lord". Musical compositions are dedicated to her, and her feast, on 22 November, is the occasion of concerts and musical festivals. She is also known as Cecilia of Rome.
