TESTIMONIALS
"When we were looking to commission work from composers whom we felt
would push our art form in new directions, Byron was an obvious choice.
The work he composed for us,
Two by Four has become a central
part of
our repertoire. I recommend Byron in the strongest language possible."
Shoji Kameda, Ōn Ensemble
"Eternal appreciation for the work you did with Portland Taiko. You
provided us with the much-needed encouragement, reflection, and
thoughtfulness to get us through this important milestone. It is always
great to work with you."
Michelle Fujii, Portland Taiko
"Musical consultant Byron Au Yong returns to LA for a brief visit to go
over musical development of the show. Thank you Byron, for taking the
time to jump on out for a quick weekend and your input and creativity!
We miss you in LA (don... kadon... kadokodon don...)"
Bryan Yamami, TAIKOPROJECT
EXPERTISE
Consultant
As music consultant, Au Yong provides the outside ears necessary for
artistic
directors and musicians. He offers feedback from multiple perspectives
informed by his experience as a performer, teacher, and composer.
Teacher
Au Yong teaches Rhythmic Fundamentals and Listening to Music in the
Dance Department at Cornish College of the Arts. His workshop methods
are tailor-made for musicians who move as well as dancers who play drums.
Composer
Awards from the American Composers Forum, Creative Capital, and Meet
the Composer acknowledge the unique and effective ways Au Yong composes
work. He
brings training in Western classical and Asian
traditional music to help discover ways to develop existing
and new
repertoire.