What is sarah hennies?

Sarah Hennies is a contemporary American composer and percussionist known for her complex and minimalistic compositions that explore issues of gender and identity. She was born in 1979 in Louisville, Kentucky and currently resides in Ithaca, New York.

Hennies studied percussion at the University of Louisville and later completed an MFA in electronic music and recording media from Mills College. Her music has been performed and commissioned by various ensembles and organizations, including the International Contemporary Ensemble, BBC Scottish Symphony Orchestra, and the American Composers Forum.

She has released several solo albums and her work has been praised for its careful attention to texture, timbre, and the physicality of sound. She has also written extensively about experimental music and contemporary art, with her writings appearing in various publications such as The New Yorker, The Brooklyn Rail, and The Wire. Hennies has also been involved in activism for social justice issues, including supporting the rights of trans individuals in the music industry.