Adam Azrieli (b. 2006), is a composer, conductor, filmmaker and percussionist. Studying composition and music theory with mentors including Dr. Thomas Benjamin, professor of composition and former Chair of Music Theory at the Peabody Conservatory, and Alfred Music composer, Adrian B. Sims, Adam has composed for wind ensemble, string orchestra, percussion ensemble, brass quintet, and more. As well, Adam has written film scores for various genres of film ranging from thriller to comedy to family drama employing sound worlds equally diverse. As a percussionist, he has performed with ensembles such as the Baltimore Symphony Youth Orchestra (BSYO), Columbia Concert band, and the Maryland Music Educators (MMEA)Maryland All State Band and Orchestra as principle percussionist. As a conductor, Adam has directed and performed many of his compositions live, and as well conducts the Nokuri foundation’s “Night of Hope Big Band” in the summer time.
About Adam
Through filmmaking & videography, Adam has been able to bring his, and colleague’s, contemporary classical works a fresh look that places viewers inside the performance through a kind of music video; a multi-angle quick-cutting presentation. Adam as well regularly videos concerts and recitals, but outside of music, has also made short films & promotional videos for friends and other groups. One of Adam’s short films was awarded a Scholastic Key and was chosen as judges choice at the HoCo Film Festival. Adam continues currently studying both music and film, individually and the various intersection points they share, in New York City at NYU.