Short bio Janice Giteck
Full biography Janice Giteck
Janice Giteck is an accomplished American composer, born on August 25, 1946, in Detroit, Michigan. She began her musical journey by studying piano at a young age and later pursued a degree in music composition at the University of Michigan.
Throughout her career, Giteck has composed a vast amount of music influenced by western classical music, Japanese music, and various world musical traditions. She has received numerous awards for her compositions and has been recognized for her unique blending of these different musical styles.
Giteck's music often explores the boundary between simple and complex, letting the listener hear familiar and unfamiliar elements at the same time. Her works are multi-layered and aim to evoke emotion and imagination in the listener.
Some of Giteck's notable compositions include "Winds of Nagual" (1982), "The Tongue of the Lark" (1986), and "To Hold a Violin" (1990). "Winds of Nagual" was inspired by the book "The Teachings of Don Juan" by Carlos Castaneda and was composed for percussion ensemble and electronic tape. "The Tongue of the Lark" incorporates sounds from Japanese traditional music and was influenced by the writings of Vladimir Nabokov. "To Hold a Violin" was written for solo violin and explores the resonance of the instrument.
Giteck is currently a Professor Emeritus of Music Composition at Cornish College of the Arts in Seattle, Washington. Her music has been performed by numerous orchestras and ensembles around the world, and she continues to inspire young composers with her unique and imaginative approach to music.
Albums featuring Janice Giteck
| # | Сover | Name album | Year | Music label |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  |
Home (Revisited)(CD, Album) | 1992 | New Albion |
| 2 |  |
Breathing Songs From A Turning Sky | 1988 | Mode |
Videos featuring Janice Giteck
Mode 14: Janice Giteck | Breathing Songs from a Turning Sky - V
New Performance Group
First recordings of these works from Seattle-based composer Janice Giteck, supervised by the composer. Greatly influenced by Native American music, her compositions are in turn rhythmic and meditative, ritualistic and serene. Ms. Gi
Om Shanti
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Home (Revisited)
℗ 1992, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 1992-01-01
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Tapasya
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Home (Revisited)
℗ 1992, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 1992-01-01
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Home
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Home (Revisited)
℗ 1992, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 1992-01-01
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Leningrad Spring
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Home (Revisited)
℗ 1992, New Albion Records, Inc.
Released on: 1992-01-01
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Callin' Home Coyote: A Burlesque
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Callin' Home Coyote: A Burlesque · John Duykers
Breathing Songs
℗ 1988 Mode Records
Released on: 1988-01-01
Artist: Andy Narell
Artist: Deborah Deloria
Artist: John Duykers
Composer: Janice Giteck
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Breathing Songs from a Turning Sky: II. —
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Breathing Songs from a Turning Sky: II. — · New Performance Group
Breathing Songs
℗ 1988 Mode Records
Released on: 1988-01-01
Ensemble: New Performance Group
Composer: Janice Giteck
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Breathing Songs from a Turning Sky: VI. —
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Breathing Songs from a Turning Sky: VI. — · New Performance Group
Breathing Songs
℗ 1988 Mode Records
Released on: 1988-01-01
Ensemble: New Performance Group
Composer: Janice Giteck
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Breathing Songs from a Turning Sky: I. —
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Breathing Songs from a Turning Sky: I. — · New Performance Group
Breathing Songs
℗ 1988 Mode Records
Released on: 1988-01-01
Ensemble: New Performance Group
Composer: Janice Giteck
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Breathing Songs from a Turning Sky: IV. —
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Breathing Songs from a Turning Sky: IV. — · New Performance Group
Breathing Songs
℗ 1988 Mode Records
Released on: 1988-01-01
Ensemble: New Performance Group
Composer: Janice Giteck
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Breathing Songs from a Turning Sky: X. —
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Breathing Songs from a Turning Sky: X. — · New Performance Group
Breathing Songs
℗ 1988 Mode Records
Released on: 1988-01-01
Ensemble: New Performance Group
Composer: Janice Giteck
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