Melissa Dunphy, who is primarily a composer of vocal and choral music, frequently creates music which is inspired by current events. As she explained to Frank J. Oteri in this video presentation by Molly Sheridan recorded in Dunphy's home, "When I realized what I wanted to do as a composer, I realized that it sounded much more like a political mission than purely an artistic mission." To read a transcript of their entire conversation, please visit NewMusicBox: newmusicusa.org/melissa-dunphy-composing-has-to-be-a-calling.
