Philip Aaberg
Composer Philip Aaberg writes music that connects a global audience to the sweeping landscape of the West. Although classically trained, Philip celebrates many traditions in his singular sound.  He weaves strains of blues and bluegrass as well as rock and new music throughout his compositions. Besides performing with the Boston Pops and in concert halls around the world, Philip has appeared with Peter Gabriel, Elvin Bishop, and on numerous film soundtracks. He has cut eight solo albums including Live From Montana, which received a 2002 Grammy nomination. Philip is the recipient of two Emmy nominations, most recently for the original score to Class C: The Only Game in Town. His monthly radio program Of the West: Creativity & Sense of Place can be heard across Montana.  www.ofthewest.net  He and Darol Anger most recently collaborated on the 2008 recording ‘Cross Time, released on Philip’s record label Sweetgrass Music.   www.sweetgrassmusic.com