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Anne Kilstofte: A Legacy of Musical Excellence

Anne Kilstofte, a renowned composer, was born in Arizona and has received widespread recognition for her unique and evocative compositions. From symphonic to solo works, her music has graced prestigious venues across Europe, Asia, Australia, and North America. Anne’s compositions have received accolades from leading institutions such as the American Composers Forum, the McKnight Foundation, and the Fulbright Foundation. With years of international experience, she has crafted musical masterpieces that have influenced both audiences and fellow musicians worldwide.

Education

Ph.D. Music Theory and Composition

University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 1995 

Music Analysis and Reasoning, History of Theory, Synthesis of 20th Century Analysis; Composition - Sound Design: Vocal, Instrumental, Chamber, Choral, Orchestral, Opera, MIDI - digital synthesis and design 

Opera/Stage Director, Librettist

M.M. Master of Music Composition

University of Colorado, Boulder, Colorado

Emphasis: Chamber, Vocal, Orchestral Composition, Conducting, Analysis, Vocal Pedagogy, Piano Performance

Bachelor of Science in Music and Media

University of Colorado, Denver, Colorado

Music Technology and Business – Sound Design, Synthesis, Recording, Music Business

Mentoring, Advocacy, and Leadership

  • The Creative Workforce Initiative International Publication – for women composers to discuss gender bias in music, education, and the arts - 2017
  • ASCAP EXPO – exploring new trends in marketing and sound design; meeting with community and national leaders - 2016
  • BushCONNECT – A conference held for community leaders from around the region to connect with each other and to learn new ways to lead others; only open to Bush Fellows and Bush Leaders - 2014
  • Chamber Music America – Mentored six individuals to help guide them with career advice at the national conference and into the future - 2013
  • Composer-Student Driven Research - Western Massachusetts School District: Chosen out of 100 women composers for audio and written samples given to students at the Sunderland, Erving, and Swift River Schools in Western Massachusetts from colleges and universities across the United States 2003-2004
  • American Composers Forum and Perpich Center for the Arts - Pilot Program - Developed and taught new composition to raise graduation standards for middle schools – 1999-2000
  • Web Designer Mentor, InterMedia Arts - Teaching and mentoring new designers in Web Design 1997 – 2000
  • Composer Mentor: Mentor Connection Program of Hennepin County. Paired with one gifted high school student per year, from top 1% of students 1995 – 1997
  • American Composers Forum: Producer and Mentor – Groups include: Novosibirsk String Quartet of Siberia, Russia, Plymouth Music Series Reading Sessions, Walker Art Center; Reading Sessions, MacPhail Academy Reading Sessions with mentorships for readings 1995 – 1997

Teaching Experience – Educator

Experience the Mastery of Award-Winning Compositions

Anne Kilstofte’s commitment to music excellence shines through her extensive portfolio and global acclaim. Contact Anne today to explore how her compositions can bring your musical project to life.

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Scholarly Publications and Presentations

Awards and Fellowships

2020 – American Prize – Best Recording – String Quartet No. 2, Songs of the Night Wind

2014-2016 – Rostered Teaching Artist – Arizona Commission on the Arts, through outside review chosen for teaching artist roster to develop and teach more creativity and music in the classroom at the community level

2014 – Master Teacher Seminar – invited by the Maricopa County College System to participate as a Master Teacher, teaching teachers to teach, a five-day seminar on best practices in college and university teaching

2013-2014 – Outstanding Adjunct Award – awarded to just three people at Glendale

Community College to honor best practices in the classroom and online, mentorship to students, and best outcomes for students moving through graduation to graduate school

2014 – American Prize – Judges’ Citation for Excellence in Creative Expression, Song of the Anasazi

2013 – Miriam Gideon Award – Awarded from the International Alliance for Women in Music for excellence in creativity, String Quartet No. 2, Songs of the Night Wind

2007-2008 - Faith Partners Composer Residency - created six pieces for two churches, to be shared throughout the Faith Partners Historical Consortium

2000 – Fellowship - Minnesota State Arts Board for excellence in music and teaching

1999-2000 – McKnight Fellow, recognizing excellent in creativity

1997-1998 – Bush Fellow, this is a much-coveted and prestigious fellowship offered to creative artists in the North Central region of the United States

1997 – Travel Award – The Jerome Foundation to Sweden for composer-residency and premiere with the Stockholm String Quartet for the String Quartet No. 2, Songs of the Night Wind

1996 – Fellowship – Minnesota State Arts Board for excellence in artistry, music, and teaching

1994-1995 – McKnight Fellow, recognition for excellence in artistry and creativity and audience development

1993-1995 – Faith Partners Composer Residency – One of the first to be honored in this new program, worked for three Faith-based institutions, St. John's University, Collegeville, St. Clement's Episcopal Church, and Gethsemane Lutheran Church, Twin Cities, MN through American Composers Forum

1993 – Samtida Musik – Swedish honor for creative excellence for Prisms, String Quartet Number 1, premiered by the Stockholm String Quartet