The music of composer Hilary Purrington tells compelling stories through expressive lyricism and colorful orchestration. Her works have been championed by many distinguished ensembles, including the Phoenix Symphony, American Modern Ensemble, New York Youth Symphony, and Inscape Chamber Orchestra. Recent commissions include new works for the Albany Symphony and American Composers Orchestra, and upcoming projects include commissions for the Philadelphia Orchestra, the UNC Greensboro Symphony Orchestra, and guitarist JIJI. Also an accomplished vocalist, Purrington has developed a reputation as a skilled composer of solo and choral music. Recent vocal commissions include new works for Yale Glee Club, the Choral Composer/Conductor Collective, and mezzo-soprano Sasha Cooke. Purrington’s music has received recognition from the American Academy of Arts and Letters; the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers; the International Alliance for Women in Music; and the League of American Orchestras, among others. She holds degrees from the Yale School of Music, The Juilliard School, and the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. www.hilarypurrington.com