Ruby's profile

I am a Baltimore-based musician and composer who writes music which invites listeners to explore non-musical ideas through sound. My musical portfolio includes explorations of mental illness, Buddhism, philosophy, psychedelic drugs, addiction, and chess strategy; and profiles of iconic popular figures like the artist Jean-Michel Basquiat and musicians Syd Barrett and Whitney Houston.

I am a multi-instrumentalist, performing on and writing for violin, flugelhorn, and keys. Much of my work falls into the category of concert music, written for ensembles ranging from duos and trios to full orchestras, choirs, and wind ensembles. I also perform in several collaborative projects and bands, using loops, samples, strings, horns and synths. Whatever musical genre or instruments I choose, my music reflects the rhythms and pulses of daily life, and the world around me. I am a founding member and co-artistic director of the experimental vocal collective Rhymes With Opera, a 5-piece vocal/composer ensemble now in our ninth season.

My Baker portfolio is focused primarily on music and projects from 2015.

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