About soundSCAPE
soundSCAPE facilitates the flowering of new music and the exchange of ideas and culture between musicians of tomorrow’s generation. We attract composers and performers from around the world for two weeks of concerts, lectures, master classes and workshops. The essence of the festival is one of process and collaboration – giving rise to new music initiatives that have flourished long beyond the festival, all around the globe. soundSCAPE supports diversity in the arts through all aspects – including our programming, faculty, staff, and participants. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all involved in the festival. We approach all music with open ears and a passion for making your voice heard… please join us for a celebration of new music!
Aiyun Huang, Artistic Director
Aiyun Huang enjoys a musical life as a soloist, chamber musician, teacher, researcher and producer. Globally recognized since winning the 2002 First Prize and Audience Prize of the Geneva International Music Competition (awarded in Percussion only three times since 1939), Huang has commissioned and premiered over two hundred works in her two decades as a soloist and chamber musician. She currently leads the percussion program at the Faculty of Music, University of Toronto. She joined soundSCAPE in 2009.
Nathanael May, Founder
As a festival producer, concert organizer, recording artist, consultant, educator, and pianist, Nathanael May seeks to open doors for musicians in today’s competitive marketplace.
Dr. May was appointed Chair of the School of Fine Arts at Missouri Western State University in 2020, where he also lectures as a Professor of Piano. His students are winners of local and international competitions, and have been accepted with full scholarship for graduate study in performance at institutions throughout the United States and the United Kingdom. Dr. May has received faculty awards for Teaching Excellence, Outstanding Scholarship, and Service Leadership in recognition of his achievements at Missouri Western.
Nikki Joshi, Executive Director
Nikki Joshi is a percussionist and arts administrator based in Boston, MA. She completed the 2018 Rebanks Family Fellowship at the Glenn Gould School in Toronto, ON. Nikki holds a Master’s Degree from McGill University, and a Bachelor’s Degree, Performer’s Certificate, and Arts Leadership Certificate from the Eastman School of Music.
soundSCAPE is a non-profit, 501c(3) public charity as designated by the Internal Revenue Service. Selection to participate in the festival is based solely on artistic merit; evaluation of application/audition materials as to levels of individual achievement and artistry. soundSCAPE does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations. These activities include, but are not limited to, hiring and release of staff, selection of volunteers and vendors, and provision of services. We are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all members of our staff, participants, visitors and guests.