Michael Gilbertson, a native of
Among his many commissioned works is a ballet, La Veuve Noire, which was premiered in February of 2005 at the Madison Contemporary Dance Festival. Gilbertson’s commissioned works have been premiered at many notable venues including the Klementinum in
Gilbertson’s work has earned numerous awards and recognitions, including awards from ASCAP in 2006 and 2007, and a major scholarship from the National Foundation for Advancement in the Arts. His newest orchestra work, titled Vigil, was named the recipient of the 2007-08 Palmer-Dixon Prize, awarded by the Juilliard composition faculty for the ‘most outstanding’ work composed by a student during the year. His music has been heard on WQXR’s Young Artists’ Showcase, and a 2006 performance of his Hodie by the Anderson University Orchestra and Chorus was televised nationally on PBS stations and internationally on EWTN. Gilbertson’s orchestral pops works are published by Robert Wendel Music in
