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Nia Imani Franklin (born July 27, 1993) is an American composer and beauty pageant titleholder. In June 2018, she was crowned Miss New York 2018. On September 9, 2018, she was crowned Miss America 2019 in Atlantic City, New Jersey, by the outgoing Miss America 2018, Cara Mund.
A huge thank you to Francisco Núñez for his guidance as we workshopped the piece, for selecting me as the composer of this commission from Music Academy of the West, and for trusting me with this project. I am grateful to the teams at the Young People's Chorus of New York City and YPC National, the chorus members, and musicians who were vital ...
Original Music. With styles ranging from R&B to classical, Nia’s soulful and eclectic music is a great fit for commercials, television and film. Her gospel singing background in church contributed to her love for music at a young age, having written her first song at the age of five.
Sep 9, 2018 · Jessica Lehrman for The New York Times. On Sunday night, Nia Franklin was crowned Miss America 2019. A classically trained opera singer, Ms. Franklin represented New York in the competition ...
Nia Imani Franklin is a composer, actress, conductor, and singer who has had her music performed by the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Friction Quartet, Saskatoon Symphony Orchestra, and many others. Nia also became the Composer in Residence at Festival Napa Valley in 2021, where she premiered several works and was awarded the Darioush and Shahpar ...
Nia was crowned Miss Five Boroughs at the age of 23, and then went on to win Miss New York 2018. And was awarded the job of Miss America 2019 on September 9, 2018. Nia has been a teacher and music mentor, and has written over 100 songs, including one she began performing at age five.
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Compositions (click underlined titles to listen/view performances) Large Ensemble. Tides, premiered July 2023 (duration: 6’) SAT Choir, rainstick, flute, piano. Sculpted Pavilions, premiered February 2023
