Hi, I’m Kurt Vetterlein, a composer with a Master of Music in Composition from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. I write original music for concert halls and multimedia projects, blending traditional orchestration with interactive electronics and digital interfaces. I’m drawn to projects that explore theory, sound design, and storytelling through music. I’m passionate about collaboration and teaching, and I bring a strong work ethic, creativity, and technical expertise to every project. I enjoy cultivating musical voices in team settings and love exploring a wide range of textures, from acoustic ensembles to electroacoustic works, using DAWs and notation tools to bring ideas to life.…

Kurt Vetterlein

Hi, I’m Kurt Vetterlein, a composer with a Master of Music in Composition from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. I write original music for concert halls and multimedia projects, blending traditional orchestration with interactive electronics and digital interfaces. I’m drawn to projects that explore theory, sound design, and storytelling through music. I’m passionate about collaboration and teaching, and I bring a strong work ethic, creativity, and technical expertise to every project. I enjoy cultivating musical voices in team settings and love exploring a wide range of textures, from acoustic ensembles to electroacoustic works, using DAWs and notation tools to bring ideas to life.…

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Hi, I’m Kurt Vetterlein, a composer with a Master of Music in Composition from the New England Conservatory of Music in Boston. I write original music for concert halls and multimedia projects, blending traditional orchestration with interactive electronics and digital interfaces. I’m drawn to projects that explore theory, sound design, and storytelling through music.

I’m passionate about collaboration and teaching, and I bring a strong work ethic, creativity, and technical expertise to every project. I enjoy cultivating musical voices in team settings and love exploring a wide range of textures, from acoustic ensembles to electroacoustic works, using DAWs and notation tools to bring ideas to life.

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Work Experience

Teaching Assistant at New England Conservatory
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Development of Personal Styles: Worked for Professor Ran Blake with students from both jazz and classical departments. Provided critique and guidance to students developing their own unique musical voice. Provided technical support in the classroom.
Teaching Assistant at New England Conservatory
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Seminar in Performance: Mentored jazz and classical students in live performance. Helped students discuss and write about their own compositions and performances. Assisted in developing concert programs and performance notes of individuals’ works.
Freelance Composer at Self-employed
January 1, 2019 - Present
Composed, orchestrated, and arranged original pieces of contemporary classical music in various styles. Works range from solo instruments to full orchestra, including pieces with interactive electronics and electroacoustic elements. Notable premieres include: Clatter (Raytheon Amphitheatre, Boston, 2023); Divine Transience (Jordan Hall, 2023); Chaos Suite (Jordan Hall, 2021); Mortals’ Lament (Jordan Hall, 2021); Three Songs of Joyce (Brown Hall, 2020); Out of the Woods (Williams Hall, 2019); Ein Pfeifen in der Nacht (Fenway Center, 2013).
Security Manager at Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum
January 1, 2022 - Present
Manages museum guards and coordinates with multiple departments to fulfill security needs for daily operations and special event security. Responsible for ensuring the safety of the collection, building, and visitors.

Education

Master of Music in Composition at New England Conservatory of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021
Bachelor of Science in Music Technology at Northeastern University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016

Qualifications

Master of Music
August 26, 2019 - May 21, 2021
Degree awarded with academic honors from the New England Conservatory of Music

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Computers & Electronics
    paper Mortals' Lament

    Performed in Jordan Hall, February 2021. This piece was inspired by Stravinsky’s “Elegy for Solo Viola.” At the time of composition (winter of 2020), it was a reflection on the isolation and despondence many of us around the world were experiencing.

    paper Chaos Suite

    I was inspired to write this piece in 3 movements from the writings of author and chaos theory pioneer, James Gleick. In the piece I explore the ways in which a small cellular motive can affect the overall larger structure, and vice versa.

    paper Divine Transience

    Divine Transience is a meditation on the fleetingness of time. It expresses the way in which our perception of time changes throughout our lives. Composed during the summer of 2023, I was interested in exploring the frantic feeling of one trying to savor all the joyous moments of summer before they slip away. Divine Transience is composed around several small motivic cells. These cells evolve, fade away, and return at various moments throughout. The listener’s perception of the cell structures represents the way in which we live our lives; reaching out at moments in attempt to hold onto the memories left behind. These memories we hold shape who we are and how we continue to perceive the world. At its core, the piece is a celebration of the moments we get to spend with friends and loved ones and the lasting memories they create.