Sonic Crossroads was founded by Kathryn Woodard as an initiative to explore the intersection of sound worlds. The initiative has supported a wide range of activities including composer residencies, recordings, research. and event reviews. Since 2015 we have focused on pedagogy and the publication of sheet music that introduces students of all ages to new and unfamiliar styles of music.
We are excited to announce our new title:
A children's song and piano lesson book. Learn more here
Listen to "Mountain Stream" by Qin Qian:
Learn more at www.qinqianerhu.com
Listen to Three Sonatinas for clarinet and piano by Turkish composer Ilhan Usmanbas:
Kathryn Woodard, piano with Christy Banks, clarinet
Kathryn's performance of Hasan Ferit Alnar's Eight Piano Pieces:
NEWS
Check out our new piano exams along with the suggested repertoire list and demo videos for select pieces
Learn about Ottoman composer Leyla Saz and listen to her Victory March from 1908 in several arrangements. This work is featured on ...And We Were Heard in a performance by Jacob Wallace and the South Dakota State University Wind Ensemble (also available in the audio player below). Peruse instrumental arrangements available for purchase here
