Leya Li

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Hi, I'm Leya Li—a conductor, composer, and music producer with a passion for telling stories through sound.

About

Hi, I’m Leya Li—a conductor, composer, and music producer with a passion for telling stories through sound. I’m currently pursuing a Master of Music in Contemporary Media/Film Composition at Eastman School of Music, where I’m studying with Jeff Beal, Mark Watters, and Dave Rivello, exploring film scoring techniques, orchestration, and mixing. My creative work spans conducting wind ensembles, composing for screen, arranging for studios, and orchestrating for live performances.

I’ve collaborated on projects ranging from live symphonic performances at major halls to film and game scoring, and I’ve organized and taught music theory to hundreds of young students in Beijing. I’m fluent in English and Mandarin, thrive in collaborative environments, and love shaping narratives with musical texture and emotion.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education

Work experience· 20 roles

Master’s Degree Recital Presenter · Eastman School of MusicMar 2026 – Mar 2026 · 1 mo

Full-length graduate recital of original works for film, multimedia, and concert performance

Composer, Producer · Eastman School of MusicMar 2026 – Present · 9 mos

Master’s Degree Recital: full-length graduate recital of original works for film, multimedia, and concert performance.

Composer/Conductor/Producer · Eastman School of MusicJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

The Mummy Live Rescore Concert; presented a live performance of an original rescore for The Mummy

Composer, Conductor, Producer · Eastman School of MusicJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos
Conductor/Director · Xinjiang Arts Institute Symphony OrchestraMay 2024 – May 2024 · 1 mo
Conductor & Director · Xinjiang Arts Institute Symphony OrchestraMay 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 7 mos
Animated Short Film Scoring Collaborations · RIT Student Filmmakers (Collaboration project)Jan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos
Composer/Conductor/Producer · Empire Film and Media Ensemble / RIT collaborationJan 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 11 mos

Education· 6

Master of Music in Contemporary Media/Film Composition · Eastman School of Music2030 – 2026
Bachelor of Music in Conducting · Centrol Conservatory of Music2030 – 2024
Tonmeister of Recording (Minor) · Centrol Conservatory of Music2030 – 2026
Master of Music (Arts) - Contemporary Media/Film Composition · Eastman School of Music2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Denny Awards International Electronic Music Competition - Best Finalist2023 – 2026
Outstanding Student Scholarship - Eastman School of Music2024 – 2026
Denny Awards International Electronic Music Competition - Best Finalist2023 – 2026
Outstanding Student Scholarship - Eastman School of Music2024 – 2026

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