Margaret Brouwer

Margaret Brouwer is an acclaimed American composer and educator, celebrated for her evocative and emotionally resonant music. Born in Ann Arbor, Michigan in 1940, Brouwer's journey in music began in high school, initially as an amateur composer. She later pursued a formal education at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, graduating with a bachelor of music degree in 1962. Throughout her career, Brouwer has earned critical praise for her lyrical compositions and vivid musical imagery. Her works, self-published through Brouwer New Music Publishing, span a wide range of genres, with a notable emphasis on chamber music in her earlier years. As a BMI composer, her pieces continue to captivate audiences and are performed at prestigious festivals, such as the Geneva Music Festival in New York. Brouwer's contributions to the music world extend beyond her compositions; she is also a dedicated teacher, inspiring the next generation of musicians.