YMM Alumni Spotlight: Ealaph Tabbaa Selected for Hidden Valley Music Seminars' Emerging Composers Intensive

Youth Music Monterey is proud to celebrate the accomplishments of YMM alum Ealaph Tabbaa, who has been selected as one of this year's composers for the Emerging Composers Intensive at Hidden Valley Music Seminars.

As part of the intensive, Ealaph composed a new work for string trio that will receive its premiere performance on Saturday, July 4th at 7:00 p.m. at Hidden Valley Music Seminars in Carmel Valley.

Since graduating from Youth Music Monterey, Ealaph has continued to pursue his passion for composition. He recently completed his first year of a master's degree in composition at the Manhattan School of Music, where he has been writing and performing new music both within the school community and in professional settings.

About his new work, Ealaph shared:

"The piece I wrote for ECI is a string trio where I take influence from my heritage, using Arab folk music influence, and combine it with my love of contemporary concert music. It's a driving and energetic work with a very athletic viola part!"

We're incredibly proud to see Ealaph's artistry continue to flourish and are excited that audiences will have the opportunity to experience his newest composition. His selection for the Emerging Composers Intensive is a testament to his creativity, dedication, and musical voice.

Congratulations, Ealaph! Your Youth Music Monterey family is cheering you on, and we look forward to following your continued success.

Emerging Composers Intensive Concert I

Saturday, July 4th, 7:00 PM

Hidden Valley Music Seminars

104 W Carmel Valley Rd

Carmel Valley

All ECI concerts are free and open to the public. We hope you'll come out and support one of our outstanding alumni as he shares his newest work with the community!