Celebrated for her eclectic, vibrant and sometimes whimsical sound, composer Mary Denney explores the relationship between sound, music, and memory. More specifically, she is particularly drawn to the ways in which music can be used to shape one’s sense of identity. Mary finds inspiration from a diverse array of influences, including pop, indie rock, modern wind ensemble repertoire, minimalism, and free improvisation. Her music seeks to convey all aspects of the human condition, from its mundanities to its idiosyncrasies. 

Parker Callister is a composer and guitarist from Ithaca, New York. His music draws influence from electronic and noise music while also operating in a contemporary music idiom. Compositional interests include close-mic amplification, spectral harmony, as well as timbral exploration.