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Arizona
composer James DeMars (b. 1952) has written numerous works for orchestra, chorus
and chamber ensembles. Two World Concerto for Native American flutist R. Carlos
Nakai, Native Drumming for the Black Lodge Pow-wow Singers and Sabar for African
drum ensemble are recent works commissioned through The Phoenix Symphony by the
NEA and the Heard Museum. These works are representative of a number of
DeMars’ post-modern compositions that explore intercultural possibilities.
Choral
works include The Prophet (a cantata based on the writings of Sufi teacher
Jalaladin Rumi), Tito’s Say (an Hispanic cantata with text by Alberto
Rios), Anthem to the United Nations (commissioned by the European American
Foundation).
DeMars premiered a Piano Concerto in 2002 in Prague, and a Violin Concerto with
the Phoenix Symphony in April 2004.
James DeMars
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