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About Nancy Hill Cobb

Nancy Hill Cobb is a distinguished American composer, conductor, and educator whose career has significantly impacted the landscape of contemporary choral and orchestral music. With a primary focus on choral works, her compositions are celebrated for their expressive depth and accessibility, making her a prominent figure in academic and performance circles alike. Cobb's contributions extend beyond composition, encompassing a long and influential tenure as a university administrator and professor, shaping generations of musicians.

  • Nancy Hill Cobb retired in 2019 after a 44-year career as a university administrator and professor of composition and conducting at various institutions, including the University of Northern Iowa, Indiana State University, and Florida Gulf Coast University.
  • Her choral/orchestral work, "Threnody," received the honor of Special Distinction in the 1999 ASCAP Rudolph Nissim Orchestral Competition, highlighting her prowess in large-scale composition.
  • Cobb is also the composer of a full-length musical titled "The Suffragist," which premiered in July 2021 and chronicles the dramatic final years of the women's suffrage movement in the United States.
  • Her published compositions have been performed extensively throughout the United States and internationally, with performances in countries such as Denmark, New Zealand, Japan, France, and Germany.

Performing Nancy Hill Cobb's music offers a rewarding experience for musicians of various skill levels, particularly vocal ensembles and choirs. Her extensive catalog includes works for SATB, TTBB, SSA, and SA voicings, alongside orchestral and chamber pieces, ensuring a broad appeal for high school, collegiate, and professional groups. Her compositions are well-crafted, offering engaging melodies, thoughtful text settings, and harmonies that are both contemporary and approachable. Musicians will find joy in exploring her diverse sacred and secular works, which provide opportunities for technical development and profound artistic expression, fostering a deeper connection with the music and its message.

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