Hi, I'm Adrienne Schoenfeld, a composer and performer based in New York City. I create large-scale contemporary works with emerging artists, lead ensembles, and explore the intersection of live performance, electronics, and collaborative creation. I earned a Master of Music at NYU Steinhardt and a Bachelor of Music at Berklee. I lead BeComEnsemble and co-found Kon.Trip, mentor composers through workshops, and have taught piano and bass to students of all ages. I'm passionate about building platforms for new music and sharing the joy of creative collaboration.

Adrienne Schoenfeld

Hi, I'm Adrienne Schoenfeld, a composer and performer based in New York City. I create large-scale contemporary works with emerging artists, lead ensembles, and explore the intersection of live performance, electronics, and collaborative creation. I earned a Master of Music at NYU Steinhardt and a Bachelor of Music at Berklee. I lead BeComEnsemble and co-found Kon.Trip, mentor composers through workshops, and have taught piano and bass to students of all ages. I'm passionate about building platforms for new music and sharing the joy of creative collaboration.

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Hi, I’m Adrienne Schoenfeld, a composer and performer based in New York City. I create large-scale contemporary works with emerging artists, lead ensembles, and explore the intersection of live performance, electronics, and collaborative creation.

I earned a Master of Music at NYU Steinhardt and a Bachelor of Music at Berklee. I lead BeComEnsemble and co-found Kon.Trip, mentor composers through workshops, and have taught piano and bass to students of all ages. I’m passionate about building platforms for new music and sharing the joy of creative collaboration.

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Work Experience

Executive Director and Artistic Coordinator at BeComEnsemble
January 1, 2023 - Present
Built a platform to support emerging artists and the creation of large-scale musical works; Coordinated performances and rehearsals for five major new pieces; Managed grant funding provided by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council and helped establish 501(c)(3) status to facilitate future fundraising
Co-Founder and Artistic Coordinator at Kon.Trip
January 1, 2022 - Present
Established an experimental music trio to perform original works by emerging NY composers; Managed all aspects of trio performances leading to the premieres of over a dozen new works, including securing venues and rehearsal spaces and organizing composer workshops
Digital Assistant at Either/OR Chamber Ensemble
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Produced live streams of recorded performances and edited footage for grant submissions; Created concert programs and promotional materials for performances
Secretary at Nevermind the Noise
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Organized biannual concerts, created and executed fundraising campaigns, and coordinated weekly meetings for a collective of concert composition graduate students at NYU Steinhardt
Director of Communication at Society of Composers
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Co-produced two concerts annually for the Berklee College of Music Society of Composers; Created and distributed via Mailchimp a weekly newsletter reaching an audience of >500 people
Orchestral Manager at Neither/Nor Composer Ensemble
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Event Planning and Social Media Intern at JSJ Events
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Internship in event planning and social media management
Piano Instructor at Art of Piano Playing Music School
January 1, 2023 - Present
Piano Instructor for 70+ students in grades K-5, developing curriculum to teach piano and music fundamentals and creating an engaging environment for students
Private Studio and In-Home Instructor at Take Note Lessons
January 1, 2019 - Present
Private studio and in-home piano & double bass lessons for students ages four to adult
Substitute Teacher at School Professionals (agency)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Temporary placements at private, public, and charter schools through School Professionals staffing agency
Piano Instructor at Modern Chinese School
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Piano Instructor for 50+ students in grades K-12, designing a year-long curriculum for students to improve ear training, sight-reading, rhythm, and music theory skills

Education

Master of Music at NYU Steinhardt
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Music at Berklee College of Music
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
Master of Music, Music Theory and Composition: Concert Music at NYU Steinhardt
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor of Music, Composition at Berklee College of Music
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021

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