Daniel Sabzghabaei (MM ’17, Composition) has been commissioned to write two new pieces for Minneapolis’ premier choral ensemble VocalEssence as part of a six-month one-on-one composer mentorship with Timothy Takach. The first piece will be specifically written for high school voices and will be premiered at Minnesota American Choral Directors Association of Minnesota Conference, November 17 and 18. The second piece will be premiered in the spring at McNally Smith College.