Bio
Composer || Photographer
Preston Posey (b. 2004) is a young composer from north Texas. Discovering a love for writing music early in high school. Preston first found himself writing marching band arrangements in his free time. This quickly turned into a love for creating original music. Now, his interest primarily focuses on combining the practices of post minimalism with classical tradition. This fuels a burning passion for writing in a wide variety of mediums ranging from miniature chamber pieces to large scale works for concert band and orchestra.
Preston has had a number of pieces performed across the country by groups such as The Society for New Music, The Byron Nelson High School Chamber Orchestra, Stephen F. Austin State University Dance Studio, and several chamber ensembles including a commission by the Delphi Saxophone Quartet.
Currently studying at Stephen F. Austin State University, Preston has had a number of mentors helping further his compositional skills including the likes of Steve Lias, Ben Morris, Omar Thomas, Harriet Steinke, Marc Mellits and many more.
When he’s not composing or studying, Preston takes after his mom with an eye for photography. Between capturing photos of vast landscapes at a national park or candid portraits out and about with his friends and family, Preston loves capturing the world around him.
Statement
“My entire goal in music is to inspire others to create. My music aims to blend the practices of the post minimalist tradition and neoclassical music, often incorporating my own spin with techniques like hocketing or time polyrhythms paired with light metallic textures and colors. I am drawn to grove being incorporated with the beauty of creative harmony especially that of the early 20th century.”
