Composer and pianist with 10+ years composing and 20+ years performing, holding a B.M. in Composition (High Honors) from the New England Conservatory. I create narrative-driven music for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo piano—recent highlights include the premiere of An Exaggeration (chamber orchestra) at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall (Nov 25, 2025) and a Platinum win at the Fenix International Music Competition (String Quartet No. 2, 2026). Selected honors: Platinum Winner (Fenix International Music Competition), Gold prizes at Classical Stars and the Global Young Musicians Competition, and Special Award — Artist of the Season (Mar 2026). Available for scoring and commissioned work in film, games, and media; open to collaborations.

Mason Ishida

Composer and pianist with 10+ years composing and 20+ years performing, holding a B.M. in Composition (High Honors) from the New England Conservatory. I create narrative-driven music for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo piano—recent highlights include the premiere of An Exaggeration (chamber orchestra) at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall (Nov 25, 2025) and a Platinum win at the Fenix International Music Competition (String Quartet No. 2, 2026). Selected honors: Platinum Winner (Fenix International Music Competition), Gold prizes at Classical Stars and the Global Young Musicians Competition, and Special Award — Artist of the Season (Mar 2026). Available for scoring and commissioned work in film, games, and media; open to collaborations.

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Composer and pianist with 10+ years composing and 20+ years performing, holding a B.M. in Composition (High Honors) from the New England Conservatory. I create narrative-driven music for orchestra, chamber ensembles, and solo piano—recent highlights include the premiere of An Exaggeration (chamber orchestra) at Weill Recital Hall, Carnegie Hall (Nov 25, 2025) and a Platinum win at the Fenix International Music Competition (String Quartet No. 2, 2026). Selected honors: Platinum Winner (Fenix International Music Competition), Gold prizes at Classical Stars and the Global Young
Musicians Competition, and Special Award — Artist of the Season (Mar 2026). Available for scoring and commissioned work in film, games, and media; open to collaborations.

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Composer at Freelance
August 31, 2016 - Present
Specializing in orchestral, chamber, and solo composition with a particular gift for large-scale symphonic writing. Work encompasses original composition, orchestration and arranging, string quartet writing, and music theory analysis. Proficient in notation software including MuseScore and Dorico. Additional performance experience on cello and piano. Trained in fugue and counterpoint. Experienced in creative collaboration across a range of projects and ensembles.

Education

B.M. Composition at New England Conservatory of Music
August 24, 2018 - May 9, 2025
Instrument: piano, graduated with honors

Qualifications

Atrtist of the Season, Gold Prize Composition, Gold Prize 20th and 21st Century Music, Gold Prize own Compostion
March 5, 2026 - March 26, 2026
World's Best Musician Competition
Gold in Composition
March 15, 2026 - March 26, 2026
Mozart International Music Competition- "Suite" for Symphony Orchestra, "String Quartet" number 2
Gold Award in Composition
March 6, 2026 - March 26, 2026
Global Young Musicians Competition- "An Exaggeration" for Symphony Orchestra
Platinum Award Composition
February 25, 2026 - March 26, 2026
Fenix International Music Competition- "String Quartet" Number 2
Outstanding Laureate and 1st Prize in Composition
March 21, 2026 - March 26, 2026
World's Best Musician Competition "An Exaggeration" for Symphony Orchestra
Sound Espressivo Laureate
November 25, 2025 - March 26, 2026
Premiered "An Exaggeration" for Chamber Orchestra at Carnegie Hall

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Other
    paper "Dance of Frustration" and "An Exaggeration" for piano

    paper "Suite" for Symphony Orchestra

    paper "An Exaggeration" for Symphony Orchestra