EPISODE · Dec 11, 2025 · 20 MIN
Meet Richard Hall: Composition, Collaboration, and Creativity
from Office Hours · host Texas State University
In this episode of Office Hours, Professor Richard Hall, composer, educator, and director of the Texas State Mysterium for New Music Ensemble, shares how a winding path from West Texas to the School of Music shaped his creative voice. He reflects on early influences, the teachers who helped him discover composition, and why collaboration with dancers, filmmakers, and even his own children brings new energy to his work.Hall also dives into the joys and challenges of composing, the experimental spirit of Mysterium, and the surprising places music has taken him, from video game festivals to cricket inspired performances. His story offers a thoughtful look at artistic growth, mentorship, and embracing the unexpected.Explore more episodes from the TXST Podcast Network: https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html
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In this episode of Office Hours, Professor Richard Hall, composer, educator, and director of the Texas State Mysterium for New Music Ensemble, shares how a winding path from West Texas to the School of Music shaped his creative voice. He reflects on early influences, the teachers who helped him discover composition, and why collaboration with dancers, filmmakers, and even his own children brings new energy to his work.Hall also dives into the joys and challenges of composing, the experimental spirit of Mysterium, and the surprising places music has taken him, from video game festivals to cricket inspired performances. His story offers a thoughtful look at artistic growth, mentorship, and embracing the unexpected.Explore more episodes from the TXST Podcast Network: https://www.txst.edu/podcast-network.html
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