Tom Morrison is a boundary-pushing composer and electronic musician whose work fuses classical instrumentation with cutting-edge sound design. Based in New York and trained at Juilliard and Princeton, Morrison has written for acclaimed ensembles such as Alarm Will Sound, Sō Percussion, Aizuri Quartet, and the Albany Symphony’s Dogs of Desire. His compositions—featured on albums like Drifter, Leaving a Room, and Neon and Oak—blend electroacoustic textures with emotional depth, creating immersive sonic experiences that challenge and captivate. With standout works like “Train Dreams” and “Gowanus Circuits,” Morrison has become a rising voice in the contemporary classical and experimental music scenes.
Morrison’s live performances are as innovative as his compositions, often featuring custom electronics, multimedia elements, and collaborations with cutting-edge performers. His music has been showcased at major venues and festivals including National Sawdust in Brooklyn and the Sound Atlas Festival in Calgary. He has also been featured in international concerts across Germany, Thailand, China, and Australia. Whether performed in intimate recital halls or avant-garde festivals, Morrison’s work delivers a bold, genre-defying experience that resonates with modern audiences.
With numerous awards—including first place at the Thailand International Composition Festival and the Symphonia Caritas Competition—Tom Morrison continues to shape the future of new music. As a composer, educator, and performer, he is redefining what it means to create and experience sound in the 31st century.
