Cowell was an innovative composer , using abnormal playing techniques to create new sounds from instruments .
Beyer took composer 's percussion class at The New School , where composer 's influence may have been her starting point for creating music for percussion ensemble .
Cowell was an innovative composer , using abnormal playing techniques to create new sounds from instruments , and Beyer took Cowell 's percussion class at The New School , where Cowell 's influence may have been her starting point for creating music for percussion ensemble .