Liz Nedela, MM, MEd, BA, composition, piano and strings. Liz is fond of contemporary composition techniques, counterpoint, ethnic, modal and early music, and weaves these aspects into her compositions. She writes music in many genres, instruments and voice, completing commissions from music teachers organizations, church, orchestra, chamber music, Women's Music festivals, the Polish Centenary festival, and concert soloists and ensembles. Several pieces are archived in universities and have been ...show moreLiz Nedela, MM, MEd, BA, composition, piano and strings. Liz is fond of contemporary composition techniques, counterpoint, ethnic, modal and early music, and weaves these aspects into her compositions. She writes music in many genres, instruments and voice, completing commissions from music teachers organizations, church, orchestra, chamber music, Women's Music festivals, the Polish Centenary festival, and concert soloists and ensembles. Several pieces are archived in universities and have been broadcast on public radio. She has earned an MM in composition (winning a Composer Showcase award and scholarships); and a BA and MEd with focus on piano, composition, English, and theater, devising a program for teaching composition. She served as the Montana State and the Northwest Division chair of composition for MTNA (Music Teachers National Association). In 2014, Liz was awarded the WSMTA (Washington chapter of MTNA) Composer of the Year, resulting in Penta-Moods, a study in pentatonic modes. She is an active member of Cascadia Composers (local chapter of NACUSA) and other music organizations and has served as an adjudicator in piano and composition. Liz is currently serving as chair of WSMTA Commissioned Composer of the Year. show less