Tegan Wahlgren is a composer, performer, and improviser based in Vancouver, Canada, whose scores for film, dance and theatre have been featured in Vancouver International Film Festival, TIFF Top Ten Student Shorts, Festival of Recorded Movement, and Vancouver Fringe Festival. She holds a BFA in Music Composition from Simon Fraser University and is also a vocalist and violinist specializing in contemporary improvisation and pop/indie music. Her diverse influences —including a background in Celtic fiddle and choral singing— have aided in the development of Wallgrin, her experimental pop solo project. As Wallgrin, she has been a featured performer at Music on Main, BreakOut West, Queer Arts Festival, and Western Front. Wallgrin released their debut album, Bird/Alien, on July 6, 2018 via Heavy Lark Records.
Photo by Alistair Henning.