I am Dr. Alex Wasserman, a composer, conductor, and music director active in both classical and contemporary music. My works have been performed by leading orchestras and ensembles in Israel and internationally. I strive to develop an original musical language that bridges tradition and innovation, communicating clearly with audiences and musicians alike. I am deeply committed to teaching, mentoring young musicians, and leading large-scale artistic initiatives, including founding and directing ensembles and concert series that nurture emerging talent and new music repertoire.

Dr. Alex Wasserman

I am Dr. Alex Wasserman, a composer, conductor, and music director active in both classical and contemporary music. My works have been performed by leading orchestras and ensembles in Israel and internationally. I strive to develop an original musical language that bridges tradition and innovation, communicating clearly with audiences and musicians alike. I am deeply committed to teaching, mentoring young musicians, and leading large-scale artistic initiatives, including founding and directing ensembles and concert series that nurture emerging talent and new music repertoire.

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I am Dr. Alex Wasserman, a composer, conductor, and music director active in both classical and contemporary music. My works have been performed by leading orchestras and ensembles in Israel and internationally. I strive to develop an original musical language that bridges tradition and innovation, communicating clearly with audiences and musicians alike.

I am deeply committed to teaching, mentoring young musicians, and leading large-scale artistic initiatives, including founding and directing ensembles and concert series that nurture emerging talent and new music repertoire.

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Work Experience

Lecturer in Composition and Music Studies at Rimon School of Music
January 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching: Composition, Orchestration, Counterpoint, Harmony, Ear Training, Conducting
Lecturer in Music at Ono Academic College
January 1, 2022 - Present
Teaching: Composition, Harmony, and related theoretical disciplines
Conductor and Music Director at Rimon Choir
January 1, 2022 - Present
Music Director and Conductor at Ramat Gan Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2020
Led orchestra; programming; artistic leadership
Director at The New Music Center, Ramat Gan
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2020
Directed The New Music Center
Founder and Artistic Director at Chamber Music Concert Series
January 1, 1997 - Present
Founded and directed chamber music series
Founder and Conductor at Youth Orchestras (Tel Aviv & Ramat Gan)
January 1, 1997 - December 31, 2009
Founded and conducted youth orchestras
Composer at Massa Ha'adama
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
The Burden of the Earth for choir and string ensemble
Composer at Musical Literature Festival, Tel Aviv
January 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Participation/presentation of works at the festival
Composer at Hebrew Writers Association
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Commissioned songs
Composer at Tel Aviv Soloists Ensemble and Habima Theatre events
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Works for Tel Aviv Soloists Ensemble and Habima Theatre events
Composer at The Israel Camerata Jerusalem
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Violin Concerto
Composer at USA venues
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2019
String Quartet No. 3, USA performances
Composer at Jerusalem Symphony Orchestra
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Fantasy for Piano and Orchestra
Composer at Israeli Music Festival
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2017
Piano Concerto

Education

DMA in Composition at The Juilliard School, New York
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1996
MA in Composition, Cello, and Conducting at Northern Illinois University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1993
MA in Composition and Cello at The Mannes College, New York
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1991
BA in Composition at Tel Aviv University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 1989

Qualifications

Scholarships of Excellence
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
International scholarships – Aspen and Norfolk Festivals
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026
Israeli Music Institute Award
January 11, 2030 - April 30, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education