Berry, Diane

Diane Berry grew up in Toronto, graduating from the music program at York University. Since then, she has been active as a teacher, performer, arranger and composer in such diverse places as Halifax, Nova Scotia, Suva, Fiji, Smithers, British Columbia, and she now lives in Victoria, B.C.
Her output includes pieces for soloists, small ensembles, choral music and works for chamber orchestra. She has often written for the groups she plays with but she has also had works played by the Erato Ensemble, the Turning Point Ensemble, the McGregor-Verdejo Duo, Beth Ratay of the Boston New Music Initiative, the Kirkus Ensemble, Clotilde van Dieren & Stefano Poletto, and the Gemini Duo. Her work has been heard in such places as Seattle, Boston, Milwaukee, Dublin, Brusssels, Toronto, Halifax and throughout British Columbia. Her role as performer often influences her writing, particularly for smaller ensembles, as does her experiences performing a variety of musical styles such as Celtic, jazz, and folk. Her trio Aerie Trio recently released their first CD of Diane's music entitled Water, Rock, Tree, Sky