I am a nonbinary composer (they/them) currently living in the Appalachian area, aspiring to create music and write for film, video games, and animation.
I am a nonbinary composer (they/them) currently living in the Appalachian area, aspiring to create music and write for film, video games, and animation. I have experience writing for classical, electronic, and the lofi genres, but am willing to learn and gain experience in other genres. I have collaborated with schools, my local community, and game developers.
This five part musical collection was the subject of my senior capstone recital. It details the story of a dragon’s inner journey of self-discovery, and reclaiming their identity. Along the way, they meet friends, undiscover the secrets of a mysterious relic, and strive to end a war. Each movement features different instruments including a brass quartet, mixed percussion, pitched percussion, piano, choir, and a woodwind group.
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Created for a unnamed cancelled game project, Gareth’s Village was meant to be the serene town theme admist a medieval fantasy setting. The sereness is inspired by Yasunori Nishiki’s works.
Created for a cancelled Game Jam project of the same name, the aim of the game was to avoid silly creatures, called the Hobgourdlins, in a haunted house that forced the player to decorate it. Three music tracks and one game over theme was created for it.
A highly technical piece for cello, violin, and piano that details the tragic story of a friend’s original character. It employs moments of high intensity, emotion, and atonality.
Program notes:
“It’s a tragic yet hopeful story of someone who experiences, love, grief, death, and an after-life battle with his deceased lover. However, in spite of his difficulties and trauma, he heals from them and becomes a stronger person for it.”
This piece was commissioned by Greenbrier County Schools for Greenbrier Showcase of the Arts 2025. The audio can be found here: .
Program notes:
Imagine a beautiful spring morning. Colorful flowers, birds flying by, and a big, bold blue sky. That’s what a pet bird sees from a window inside its cage. It longs to experience the outdoor world and all of its splendor. So, the lonely and fed-up bird decides to escape, but little does it know that there is one more threat stopping it from tasting freedom…
Created a concert band piece based on the ensemble’s needs; attended rehearsals and took feedback as necessary
Created a concert band piece based on the ensemble's needs for their yearly showcase of the arts event; attended rehearsals and received feedback
Worked with game developers remotely to create music and audio for game projects; met weekly to discuss the principles of game design
Concentration Theory and composition, minor Japanese
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