James (Santa Fe) Galloway

1938 – 2010 | Composer, Pianist, Playwright, Educator, & Arts Advocate

James (Santa Fe) Galloway

Biography

A native of Albuquerque and an alumnus of the University of New Mexico, James (Santa Fe) Galloway was a distinguished composer and pianist. A protégé of the legendary New Mexican composer John Donald Robb, Galloway played a critical role in preserving the region’s musical heritage—most notably through his scholarly arrangements of the alabados of the Penitente Brotherhood.

Throughout his career, he maintained a strong creative partnership with his alma mater, collaborating on major interdisciplinary projects such as the musical Travelin’ Show. From his early work as Music Director for the Harkness Ballet to his contributions as a U.S. Musical Ambassador, Galloway dedicated his life to elevating regional culture into the realm of high art.

Archive Audio

Archive

Alabado (1985)

For Soprano, Alto Flute, and Piano

Archive

New Mexico Elegies

Flute, Piano

Selected Works

Title Genre
AlabadoChamber Music
MirageOpera
A Solid HouseTheatrical
The Rococo ConfessionalTheatrical
Lembrances De BahiaOrchestral

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