BIOGRAPHY

Christian Glascock (b. 2000) is a flutist and composer who earned his degree in Flute Performance from Grand Valley State University, where he studied under esteemed professors including Christopher Kantner of the Grand Rapids Symphony and Dr. Abigail Walsh. He is currently pursuing a master’s degree in composition at Bowling Green State University, studying with Marilyn Shrude.
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During his time at GVSU, Christian demonstrated his passion for music and dedication to artistic excellence through performances with the GVSU Wind Symphony, GVSU Orchestra, and four seasons with the GVSU New Music Ensemble. A devoted advocate for contemporary music, he is especially drawn to electronic soundscapes—both as a performer and as a composer.
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Christian’s compositions often integrate electronics to expand the expressive range of acoustic instruments. His innovative work will be featured in Plugged In: Practice and Performance Method for Flutists (Conway Publications, January 2024), co-written with Dr. Abigail Walsh, which earned the National Flute Association’s “Newly Published Methods” award.
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Under the mentorship of Dr. Bill Ryan, Christian developed an experimental approach to composition that has shaped his distinctive artistic voice. His collaborations with the GVSU New Music Ensemble have taken him on three National Park Tours, where he premiered site-inspired works—including Reflection, Acceptance, Hope, a piece that combines live flute and electronics for an immersive sound experience.
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In 2025, Christian’s music received multiple honors from the Flute New Music Consortium Composition Competition: his piece Ascension for flute quartet won the overall competition, Echoes of the Deep won the Flute and Electronics category, and If I told him was named runner-up. His earlier work but it’s not her... also received the FNMC Composition Competition award in 2024.
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As a versatile and forward-looking artist, Christian strives to create music that resonates emotionally while remaining accessible, uniting acoustic tradition with electronic innovation. He continues to explore new directions in performance, composition, and sound design.