Nicole Buetti
“I am inspired by art and science. Many of my children's songs, chamber and orchestral works are about astronomy, my favorite subject growing up. Subjects that are mysterious and wondrous inspire me to convey those same aspects through my music. I also enjoy creating humor and joy in my music through whimsical subject matter like gelato or comical animal situations.”
Biography
Nicole Buetti is an award-winning composer, with nearly 400-recorded musical works in a wide variety of genres. She has composed extensively for chamber ensembles and large ensembles of various configurations, as well as children’s music and music for media. Prior to completing her Master’s Degree at the University of Northern Colorado, she spent several years in the Los Angeles area working as a composer in the film and television industry. She has been honored for her film score work at the Wild Rose International Film Fest, Dodge Grant Association, and Telly Awards Association.
Her chamber music has reached audiences all over the world. She was appointed the “Composer in Residence” for the Assisi Performing Arts Music Festival in Italy in 2013. Nicole has created several chamber works for that festival over the years and through her connections from the festival, she has music commissioned by artists all around the globe. Nicole’s chamber piece Chameleons just recently received the honor as a finalist in American NFA’s Newly Published Music Competition.
Nicole is also a Partner of Goes to Eleven Media, a music media company specializing in children’s educational songs and videos. In 2017, she released her 6th album of educational songs for children titled Just Be You! This album was honored by both the “Parent’s Picks Award for Top 5 Best Preschool and Elementary Music CD’s of 2018” and “2017 Educational CD of the Year” by Creative Child Magazine. She is currently working with Portland Columbia Symphony on an online music education series called “Meet the Instruments.”
Nicole is highly dedicated to creating music that uplifts, educates and engages young audiences. She strives to create challenging, stimulating music that all audiences can enjoy while embracing the beauty and whimsy of the world around us.
Restless Winds
Nicole Buetti was excited to get this opportunity to create a work that not only reflected what all of PYP’s young wind musicians were probably feeling during the pandemic shut down, but what the composer was going through as well. As a wind player, she was starting to feel restless and anxious being stuck inside and not getting to perform music with others. Using odd meters and pointillism, she wanted to express that restlessness in a fun and quirky way that would be enjoyable for both the audience and the players. Nicole hopes you enjoy Restless Winds!