From 1980-91, he lived in Sante Fe, New Mexico where he directed his own ensemble. Garland's first professional compositions date from 1972. He was one of the first 'minimalists' of his generation but abandoned that style by the mid-70's in favor of an approach influenced by one of his mentors, Lou Harrison. His articles and essays have been published widely and have been translated into a number of languages. He is also a student of Native American musics, especially of Mexico.
Garland currently is a permanent resident of Mexico.
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