About Isabel
Composer
Isabel Goodwin (they/them), originally from Dallas, T exas, started experimenting with composition at the age of 10, writing simple recorder and xylophone melodies on hand-drawn staffs. Over the years their compositions have been performed by respected ensembles like the Austin Symphony Orchestra, the Worcester Chamber Music Society String Quartet and most recently, the ~Nois Saxophone Quartet! Goodwin draws inspiration from a diverse range of influences, including modern film scores, classical works, and musical theater. Their Puerto Rican heritage also plays a significant role in shaping their musical and artistic sensibilities.
Isabel graduated from the University of Colorado Boulder in December 2023 with a
Bachelor of Music in Bassoon performance, and a Bachelor of Music in Music Composition. Through their studies at CU Boulder, Goodwin has had the privilege of gaining many new composition opportunities. Most recently, they were commissioned to write a piece for the ~Nois Saxophone Quartet. They’ve had the honor of receiving the 2020 Allan McMurray Wind Composition Award for their piano 4-hands piece, Pedro and Indigo, as well as receiving the first place award in the National Bassoon Meetup’s Bassoon Artistry and Unconventional Collaboration Competition in 2020. In 2022, they were commissioned by the University of Wisconsin Madison to create a new piece for a flute quartet, marking a significant milestone in their career as a composer!
You can explore Isabel’s musical creations on their website, isabelgoodwinmusic.com. Outside of music, Isabel pursues their passion for animals working as a Customer Experience Advocate at an emergency vet and volunteering at their local rabbit animal shelter. Isabel has also been pursuing some of their other artistic interests since graduating college, including learning how to metalsmith and make jewelry. Goodwin has two pet rabbits, Olive and Monty, who are their best friends in the whole world!