Sam Young is a composer, percussionist, and educator whose work explores the soundscapes of natural and urban environments, ranging from acoustic to experimental electronic music and synth pop. An avid collaborator, he works with choreographers and filmmakers to create compelling multimedia experiences. His music has been performed at the International Trumpet Guild Conference, SPLICE, and the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival. Before he began composing, Sam was a professional drummer, performing and recording with touring bands Devotchka and the Samples, and is currently drummer and arranger for rock band Kick and the Hug. Drawing on his experience as a drummer, he creates music that is rhythmically driven and spacious in texture, finding intersections between popular music and classical performance traditions.

Originally from Boulder, Colorado, he received his PhD from the University of California, Los Angeles. He also holds degrees from Mannes School of Music (MM) and Metropolitan State University of Denver (BM).

For more information, please visit samyoungmusic.com

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