Charles Gran :: bio

Charles Gran was born and raised in Southern California. He has written for various combinations of voices, instruments, and media as well as libretti and lyrics. Though trained in the techniques of the classical tradition, he has a populist vision for his music. Charles considers the voice his primary compositional focus and features singing in many of his pieces. Recent work includes chamber music, a song cycle, two musicals, a dance-drama, and a work for orchestra. A complete catalog is located on this site. He is currently finishing a new musical, and preparing an art song cycle/music-drama about the Anglo-Saxons. He occasionally performs and records as a singer and actor, often with his wife Christine. Formerly at Santa Monica College, Charles began a new position as Assistant Professor at Truman State University beginning Fall 2008.

catalog of works
Vetter and Gran: information and video on the collaboration
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