California Symphony’s Young American Composer-in-Residence Program

 

Thanks to the support of generous donors, the California Symphony’s Young American Composer-in-Residence program has launched the careers of some of the brightest and the best young composer talents around, with 7 out of 9 alumni going on to win the prestigious Rome Prize. We asked them what their time with us meant to them.

Composer in Residence 2020-23: Viet Cuong

Alumni Roster:

  • Katherine Balch* – 2017-20
  • Dan Visconti* – 2014-17
  • D.J. Sparr – 2011-14
  • Mason Bates* – 2007-10
  • Kevin Beavers* – 2002-2005
  • Pierre Jalbert* – 1999-2002
  • Kevin Puts* – 1996-1999
  • Christopher Theofanidis – 1994-1996
  • Kamran Ince – 1991-1992

* Featured in the video