Composers & Creators Workshop
MACON CREEK
Community members are invited to join this hands-on session that will explore the meeting point between two‑dimensional art—art that lives on the surface—and music, an art form that unfolds through time.
More information coming soon!
Macon Creek, 8759 Clinton Macon Rd, Clinton, MI 49236
live@maconcreek.org
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Chili Rodriguez is a Toledo‑based muralist, gallery owner, and community arts advocate whose work is rooted in resilience, transformation, and the belief that public art can change lives. Born and raised in Toledo, Chili discovered his passion for graffiti and street art as a teenager, finding creative refuge in skateboarding culture, abandoned buildings, and the vibrant visual language of trains and urban spaces. Entirely self‑taught, he developed his craft outside traditional art institutions, learning through experimentation, persistence, and an early love of large‑scale expression. Chili’s work centers on the transformative impact of public art—its ability to uplift communities, spark dialogue, and offer hope. His murals reflect both his personal journey and his belief that creativity can open doors, heal wounds, and inspire others to imagine new possibilities.
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Mattie Levy (composer, writer, and performer) holds master’s degrees in music composition and oboe performance from the University of Michigan. Her recent works include “Floating on the Wings of Our Planet,” an immersive media piece addressing climate change, and her Presser award-winning musical-theatre opera crossover show, “Concert Black,” which follows three Black classical musicians and their journeys through life. Mattie’s essay: “If my Imposter Syndrome had a Voice and the Reality of the Situation” was published in the online journal: Currents in Music Research. She was also a finalist in the 2022 Emory Symphony Orchestra call for scores, and she is premiering a fully produced opera in 2026 at HERE Arts Center as part of the Experiments in Opera writer’s room in New York City. Mattie is a vocalist and oboist for (dead) daisies, a new alt pop band, and oboist for synTAX new music, a new contemporary performer/composer collective. In addition, she is the community engagement coordinator for Prison Creative Arts Project, working to provide arts opportunities for people impacted by the justice system. Outside of the arts, Mattie loves baking desserts, and owns too many plants. Connect with Mattie on instagram @mattie_tvc15 and at mglevy99@gmail.com
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Daniel James Fecteau is a violinist, music educator, composer, and live looping specialist from Connecticut. He graduated from the Hartt School of Music in 2016 with a bachelor’s in music education and violin performance. Daniel taught orchestra in Fairfield Public Schools, well-known for its nationally recognized music program, from 2016-2023. In 2023, Daniel is pursuing a Master’s in Music Education at the University of Michigan on a full scholarship. As part of his pursuit for personal and professional growth, Daniel first started composing in 2020. He has an extensive collection of over 50 arrangements and original music for violin and loop station and he can be found performing his music in schools, concert halls, and conventions across Connecticut. Most recently, Daniel won the Gottlieb Variations Award for Outstanding performance in the University’s Collage 2024.