Composer Rachel Lanik Whelan writes lyrical, honest, narrative-driven music. Much of her w ork is written in collaboration with living poets. Her instrumental music is an exploration in color and character. Passionate about arts management and administration, she regularly works for summer music workshops and performing arts organizations.
Her dedication to the performance of music by living composers is evident in her work as Assistant Director for the non-profit concert series Treefalls: New Music in Spartanburg, South Carolina. She is currently a PhD student and teaching fellow in composition at the university of North Texas.