
Here Comes Treble
MEREDITH
OLLERICH
ABOUT THE COMPOSER
Meredith was born in Sioux Falls, South Dakota in 2000, and moved to Omaha, Nebraska, in 2015. She recently completed two degrees in chemistry (pre-pharmacy) and music composition at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, and studied composition with Prof. Tom Larson, Dr. Greg Simon, and Dr. Tyler White. She has been commissioned by the O'Gorman Junior High School (SD), Huron Middle School (SD), and V.J. and Angela Skutt Catholic High School (NE) concert bands, as well as several collegiate ensembles. Her works have also been read by the UNL Wind Ensemble and the UNL Symphonic Band.
New works of hers were premiered during UNL's Flyover New Music Series, and she has had music featured on Nebraska Educational Telecommunications's show "What If...". She has also been selected as the winner of composition competitions around the United States. Outside of music, she is a devoted alumna of the Alpha Delta Pi sorority and has previously held internship and employee positions with the University of Nebraska Medical Center. In her limited spare time, she reads and spends time with beloved family, friends, and pets. Her next adventure includes pursuing a pharmacy degree from the University of Nebraska Medical Center, where she will ultimately pursue a nuclear pharmacy speciality, while cultivating her love for writing music.
Most of Meredith's works are about people, imagery, and evoking emotions. These compositions replicate the same feelings in her audience that she has felt. Meredith believes that music speaks more than words ever could, and she uses that philosophy to the best of her ability when she writes new compositions. She is always excited to create new works with other musicians!
India e., Cellist
"Meredith is flexible and considerate in her music. She creates with the audience and performers in mind."
Zachary b., composer and trumpeter
"Miss Ollerich has a true gift for melody."
Lara C., VOcalist
"Meredith makes beautiful pieces that express such powerful emotions. She is flexible with composing to your abilities and is so much fun to work with!"
Adam F., Trumpeter
"Meredith has a talent for making sounds meld well together, and can tell such beautiful stories through the magic of music. She is flexible with performers and is always inquiring about how to make improvements with her compositions."