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William Trachsel

COMPOSER | MUSICIAN | EDUCATOR

William Trachsel (b. 1988) is an Indianapolis based composer, electronic musician, percussionist, and educator. His recent works explore themes of mental health, climate change, social interaction, the intersection of nature and technology, and the use of physical space as an aspect of musical structure and expressive energy.

Featured Recordings

Cliffs That Draw Breath (2021)

The United States Army Band "Pershing's Own" Chamber Players. Alex Tedrow, Conductor

Live performance at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C.

February 11, 2024

Opposing Currents (2020)

Percussion Duo Moitié (Eunhye Kim, June Hahn)

World Premiere at the Seoul Arts Center in Seoul, Republic of Korea

July 6, 2023

i. Undertow (0:41)   ii. Interlude (5:04)   iii. Stream (6:45)

© 2024 by William Trachsel

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