Program Bio

Nate Krebs is a composer based in Minneapolis-Saint Paul, Minnesota. His musical interests currently lie in relational music making - designing compositions that are informed by the decisions and autonomy of performers. This current practice intersects with his work in film scores, text/graphic compositions, and educational repertory. His music has been recognized for several composition awards, including from NAfME, NFMC, and Mu Phi Epsilon. His works have been presented at several national and regional festivals, including SEAMUS, SCI, International Saxophone Symposium, Chandler International Film Festival, MOXSonic, College Music Society, and CLICK FEST. Meanwhile, he has recently enjoyed collaborations with various organizations, including Piazza del mondo, Sing Me a Story, SPLICE Institute, and PBS.

Nate holds a Bachelor of Vocal Music Education from the University of Toledo, a Master of Music in Composition and a Master of Arts Administration from Ohio University, and a PhD in Music Composition from the University of Minnesota. His primary composition instructors have been Lee Heritage, Robert McClure, and Sivan Cohen Elias. Nate currently serves as a Graduate Program Coordinator for the Department of French & Italian and the Department of German, Nordic, Slavic & Dutch at the University of Minnesota.