Versipel New Music – Co-Founder
Board of Directors – President
Versipel Collective – Artistic Director, Guitar, Electronics
Composer
Kari Besharse’s compositional output spans various facets within the field of contemporary music, fully engaging new technological resources as well as traditional instruments and ensembles. Recent projects include “Lost Places” for Astralis Duo’s “Rising Water” project, and “Gorgon’s Head” for soprano and objects. Currently an instructor at University of New Orleans, Dr. Besharse has also taught at Southeastern Louisiana University, Illinois Wesleyan and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Kari’s education includes undergraduate studies at UMKC (B.M.), and graduate work at the University of Texas at Austin (M.M.) and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign (D.M.A.).