Johnny Reinhard

Johnny Reinhard is a renowned microtonal composer, bassoonist, author, and conductor, born in 1956. He is known for his innovative use of avant-garde techniques in bassoon performance, including glissando and multiphonics, and his work with just intonation and other microtonal tuning systems. Reinhard founded the American Festival of Microtonal Music (AFMM) in 1981, which has been instrumental in promoting microtonal music worldwide. He has composed several notable works, such as "Dune," "Cosmic Rays," and "Middle-Earth," and has also reconstructed and performed Charles Ives' "Universe Symphony" in 1996. Reinhard's contributions to microtonal music have been significant, and he continues to be an active figure in the music scene.

Reinhard's educational background includes a Bachelor of Music degree from the North Carolina School of the Arts and a Master of Music degree from the Manhattan School of Music. He has taught at New York University and has been involved in various musical projects, including collaborations with other artists and performances of works by notable composers like Harry Partch and Terry Riley. His recent book, "The Ives Universe - A Symphonic Odyssey," was published in 2024. Reinhard's work with the AFMM has led to numerous microtonal concerts and festivals, further enriching the musical landscape with his unique approach to sound and composition.