The Blair Composers Forum programs several studio recitals each academic year under the “Living Sounds” series. Currently serving as president of the Forum, Carlos acts as the primary organizer of these concerts which showcase pieces written by Vanderbilt composers. The composers featured range from students with a major in composition, students studying instrumental performance, to students who may even have a primary major outside of Blair but still take lessons with the composition faculty.

On this particular Living Sounds, Carlos’ Glass Ship, Wooden Bottle be receiving its first public performance. This piece was written at the request of a close friend and talented cellist, Abby Hanna, who performed alongside Carlos during their time in the Milwaukee Youth Symphony Orchestra’ various ensembles. For this concert, Glass Ship, Wooden Bottle will be performed by one of Carlos’ colleagues at the Blair School of Music, Griffin Seuter.

Due to Vanderbilt’s ongoing precautions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Blair School of Music performances are only open to Vanderbilt associated students and staff. All concerts, however, are live streamed for the public and a link to that webpage can be found here. On the day of the concert, the feed will be available under “Steve and Judy Turner Recital Hall.”