Hello! I’m Seolae Hwang, a composer and educator based in Lubbock, Texas. I earned my Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition from Texas Tech University in 2024 and serve as an instructor and private mentor for music technology and composition courses. I am actively engaged in original work, orchestration, and teaching, with a strong focus on making advanced concepts accessible to diverse audiences through both live performance and digital media.
My creative practice encompasses orchestral and multimedia works, along with research into timbre, orchestration adjustments, and innovative commissioning projects. I collaborate across academic and professional spheres, continually exploring how technology and traditional theory intersect to produce expressive music that resonates with contemporary audiences.
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This piece is inspired by Nina, the protagonist of the film Black Swan.
Cast as the lead in a reimagined Swan Lake, Nina must portray both the innocent White Swan and
the seductive Black Swan. Under the pressure of a demanding director, a rival dancer, and her controlling mother,
Nina’s desire for perfection drives her to a breaking point.
The piece seeks to capture the moments when Nina’s inner desires begin to emerge, portraying her transformation
as her purity is overtaken by dark, consuming ambition. These desires manifest as auditory and visual hallucinations,
reflecting her psychological unraveling and culminating in her tragic downfall.
This piece is inspired by Nina, the protagonist of the film Black Swan.
Cast as the lead in a reimagined Swan Lake, Nina must portray both the innocent White Swan and
the seductive Black Swan. Under the pressure of a demanding director, a rival dancer, and her controlling mother,
Nina’s desire for perfection drives her to a breaking point.
The piece seeks to capture the moments when Nina’s inner desires begin to emerge, portraying her transformation
as her purity is overtaken by dark, consuming ambition. These desires manifest as auditory and visual hallucinations,
reflecting her psychological unraveling and culminating in her tragic downfall.
Sounds made from synthesizer, nature and various recorded materials, such as cardboard, umbrella, towel, and plastic bags enhanced with sound effects.
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