Hi, I'm En-Je Yang Jackson, a global-minded creative collaborator with a passion for driving innovation and delivering results in high-pressure environments. I specialize in music composition and leadership across music, visual arts, and live performance, having worked internationally across Asia, the U.S., and Europe. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and structure, blending cultural fluency with operational consistency to bring ideas to life. I love using storytelling, systems, and human connection to create meaningful work across industries while leading diverse teams with clear communication and strategic problem-solving.

En-Je Yang Jackson

Hi, I'm En-Je Yang Jackson, a global-minded creative collaborator with a passion for driving innovation and delivering results in high-pressure environments. I specialize in music composition and leadership across music, visual arts, and live performance, having worked internationally across Asia, the U.S., and Europe. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and structure, blending cultural fluency with operational consistency to bring ideas to life. I love using storytelling, systems, and human connection to create meaningful work across industries while leading diverse teams with clear communication and strategic problem-solving.

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Hi, I’m En-Je Yang Jackson, a global-minded creative collaborator with a passion for driving innovation and delivering results in high-pressure environments. I specialize in music composition and leadership across music, visual arts, and live performance, having worked internationally across Asia, the U.S., and Europe.

I thrive at the intersection of creativity and structure, blending cultural fluency with operational consistency to bring ideas to life. I love using storytelling, systems, and human connection to create meaningful work across industries while leading diverse teams with clear communication and strategic problem-solving.

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Language

English
Advanced
French
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Lead Composer, Creator, Presenter & Organizer • Project Director • Rehearsal Coach at Selected Works for Graduate & National Recognition
June 30, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Composed and directed original works for various ensembles including flute solo, voice & piano duet, chamber music, and orchestra. Curated original works for applications to top U.S. graduate music schools and nationally competitive music contests. Served as lead composer and project head, guiding creative direction, collaboration, and premieres; works featured in milestone recitals with audiences of 50–100 and included rehearsal coaching to shape interpretation.
Lead Composer • Project Director • Rehearsal Coach at Competitive Commissions for Large Ensemble & Chamber Works
May 31, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Composed two original works selected through competitive, department-wide programs representing the composition department in large-scale orchestral and chamber music premieres. Led communication across an 80-member orchestra, coordinating with conductor and section leaders. Collaborated with winning chamber musicians for a woodwind quintet piece premiered at Jordan Hall; oversaw rehearsal direction and artistic refinement for a major public performance.
Lead Composer, Presenter & Organizer • Department Director • Rehearsal Coach at Cross-Departmental Concert & Fundraising Initiative: Liederabend LXXVII “SongLab” Collaboration
April 30, 2025 - July 14, 2025
Orchestrated the NEC Departmental Concert and Fundraising Initiative as the sole undergraduate among graduate and doctoral composers, coordinating a 40-member interdisciplinary team and meeting artistic and fundraising objectives. Led conflict resolution and rehearsal innovation, fostering ensemble cohesion while honoring individual performers’ artistic approaches.
Lead Composer • Cultural Collaborator • Project Director • Rehearsal Coach at European American Musical Alliance – International Cultural Residency
August 31, 2024 - July 14, 2025
Led high-level creative collaborations with international performers and professionals, delivering two original works within two weeks. Built a global artistic network across cultures, amplifying an Asian composer's voice shaped by Western immersion during residency in Paris, France.

Education

Bachelor of Music at New England Conservatory of Music
September 1, 2023 - May 31, 2025
Bachelor of Music at The New School - Mannes School of Music
September 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023

Qualifications

Dean's Scholarship
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2025
College Scholar Performing Arts Scholarship
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023
Mannes Supplemental Award UG
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2023

Industry Experience

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