Alex Barsom is a Coptic-American composer whose music synthesizes disparate influences to create an honest representation of his lived experience. Alex’s pieces have won recognition in national and international competitions and his vocal music has earned commissions from numerous emerging vocalists. He has had the opportunity to collaborate with renowned artists such as JACK Quartet, Orchestra Senzaspine, Yarn/Wire Ensemble, the Delgani String Quartet, Quatuor Diotima, and Aperture Duo.

Alex is pursuing a master’s degree in composition with Christopher Cerrone at Mannes College of Music. He earned his bachelor’s degree at UCLA, where he studied with Richard Danielpour.