Alumnus James May has won the 2019 , an Irish-based prize that recognizes听talented composers and aims to provide听Irish choirs with fresh, authentic material.
A 2018 School of Music graduate, May was UofL’s , an award given to just 12 Americans each year for Ireland postgraduate study. May is now working on a graduate degree in experimental sound practice听at Ireland鈥檚 University College, Cork.
May’s winning composition,听street after street alike,听will premiere May 3 at听St. Fin Barre鈥檚 Cathedral in Cork and performed by Chamber Choir Ireland.
“I鈥檓 thrilled to have been selected as the winner of the Sean 脫鈥橰iada competition. I鈥檝e been so impressed and humbled by the vibrant music and sonic art scene in Cork, all-embracing in its desire and support for exciting creativity,” said May as part of an interview that appeared on Cork International Choral Festival’s website. “I鈥檝e already had so many wonderful music鈥搈aking experiences here, and the opportunity to contribute my part to this community through the Cork International Choral Festival is an absolute dream.”
A native of Pittsburgh, May came to UofL on the听听after graduating from The College of Wooster, Wooster, Ohio, with degrees in music composition and English.
