I am a composer and conductor with a passion for storytelling through music. My work spans concert music, opera preparation, and collaborative projects with ensembles and educational programs. I enjoy building strong productions—from drafting marketing materials to coordinating performances and outreach. I am committed to nurturing emerging talent, especially in underrepresented communities, and I thrive in creative, collaborative environments.

Ahmed Karam

I am a composer and conductor with a passion for storytelling through music. My work spans concert music, opera preparation, and collaborative projects with ensembles and educational programs. I enjoy building strong productions—from drafting marketing materials to coordinating performances and outreach. I am committed to nurturing emerging talent, especially in underrepresented communities, and I thrive in creative, collaborative environments.

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I am a composer and conductor with a passion for storytelling through music. My work spans concert music, opera preparation, and collaborative projects with ensembles and educational programs.

I enjoy building strong productions—from drafting marketing materials to coordinating performances and outreach. I am committed to nurturing emerging talent, especially in underrepresented communities, and I thrive in creative, collaborative environments.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Administrative and Marketing Assistant, Arranger at Mostly Modern Projects
September 30, 2023 - September 17, 2025
Performed librarian duties for Mostly Modern Pops, Sing for Hope's string quartet, and American Modern Ensemble; arranged popular music and folk songs for string quartet performances at Chelsea Market Place; coordinated with stage managers for NYC performances; coordinated posts for Sing for Hope, Mostly Modern Festival and other projects.
Rental Services Associate at Boosey & Hawkes Music Publishing
November 1, 2021 - Present
Processed rental orders and paperwork for performing organizations and educational institutions; coordinated with Promotions team to establish a Marketing Strategy for Print on Demand; processed rental cost quotes, organized performance data; worked with ASCAP and BMI to oversee over 200 performances per month; prepared invoices and processed payments; handled incoming calls and emails related to rental inquiries.
Composer at Film Fever
December 31, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Composer for a short film by Alyssa Mullings (2022).
Composer at I Love Ana (short film by Alyssa Mullings)
December 31, 2021 - September 17, 2025
Composer (2021).
Chorus Member at Cecilia Chorus of New York
January 1, 2018 - Present
Volunteer chorus member; performs biannually at Carnegie Hall; secretary, Development Committee; member since 2018.

Education

MM, Composition at Peabody Institute at Johns Hopkins University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2026
Evening Division at The Juilliard School
September 1, 2016 - September 17, 2025
Certificate in Core Musical Concepts at The Juilliard School
September 1, 2016 - January 1, 2018
Certificate in Composition at The Juilliard School
September 1, 2016 - January 1, 2024
BFA, Fine Arts / Music (double major) at Saint Peter's University
September 1, 2015 - May 1, 2019

Qualifications

Certificate in Core Musical Concepts
January 1, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Certificate in Composition
January 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other