62 years old (Born on December 31, 1962)
Happy Birthday, Jennifer Higdon! From Pulitzer-winning violin concertos to Grammy-grabbing percussion masterpieces—you sure know how to make an orchestra sweat. Your compositions have thrilled listeners and sent musicians scrambling for extra practice hours; quite the impressive feat!May your birthday be filled with more standing ovations than a timpani solo finale and sweeter harmonies than a perfectly tuned string quartet. Here's wishing you continued success composing pieces that captivate audiences (and challenge percussionists)—because let's face it, watching professionals tackle your rhythmic artistry is almost as fun as hearing the results. Cheers to another year of musical magic!