Andrea Reinkemeyer is an American composer. She was born in Portland

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, Oregon

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, and graduated with a bachelor's degree from the University of Oregon

University of Oregon

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. She continued her studies in composition at the University of Michigan

University of Michigan

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, graduating with a doctorate degree. As an undergraduate, she won the Outstanding Creativity in Composition Award. Her music has been performed internationally.

While at the University of Michigan, Reinkemeyer taught as a graduate student instructor in electronic composition.
After completing her education, she took a position teaching composition, theory and technology at Bowling Green State University

Bowling Green State University

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 in Ohio

Ohio

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. She married Brian Amer and has one daughter. Reinkemeyer has also worked teaching music in Detroit community outreach programs.

Works

Selected works include:

• Half Moon Nocturne (2007) for Clarinet, Bassoon, Horn in F, Piano, Violin, Viola, Cello & Bass
• Lured by the Horizon (2005) for Orchestra
• Through Leaves (2004) for Tape and Percussion
• Wild Silk (2009) for Baritone Saxophone, Percussion and Piano