About the Composer
Filipino-American composer Carlos Lalonde (b. 2001) is an internationally performed artist whose eclectic catalog spans introspective chamber music to electrifying orchestral, wind band, and choral works. Their music has been described as “display[ing] wonderful craft and artistry, with a unique voice that will create a wonderful addition to the repertoire” (Austin Symphonic Band). Deeply interested in creating thought-provoking art through music and sound, Carlos explores themes of identity, human emotion, the natural world, science, spirituality, and society. Their art often reflects the ever-changing world, traversing time both retrospectively and prospectively to engage with ideas that demand careful reflection or bold prediction.
Their music has been recognized, performed, and commissioned by top collegiate and professional ensembles across the United States, Europe, and Asia, including the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). Carlos’s works have earned acclaim, with recent composition awards from the Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies, ASCAP, Cantus Vocal Ensemble, Alabama Orchestra Association, the Illinois Music Education Association, and Florida Bandmaster Association. They have held residencies with GTCYS, the Bach Society of Dayton, and served as composer-in-residence for the 2022 Alabama All-State Orchestra Festival.
As a pedagogue, Carlos has twice presented at the Illinois Music Educators Conference, had their music selected for permanent inclusion in the South Carolina Music Educators Association (SCMEA) Concert Performance Assessment repertoire, and received the Dean’s Award for pedagogical research at Bradley University’s Scholarship Exposition. Their command of educational music has led to multiple publications with Carl Fischer Music, Walton Music, North Star Music, and Murphy Music Press, including several Editor’s Choice distinctions on J.W. Pepper. Carlos also maintains a private studio and fosters a community of composers through their YouTube channel, which has thousands of active subscribers.
Carlos holds a bachelor’s degree in music composition from Bradley University and is pursuing a master’s degree in composition at Michigan State University. Their mentors include Rachel Finnes, Lynnsey Lambrecht, Mark De Zwaan, Cory Boulton, Ricardo Lorenz, David Biedenbender, Viet Cuong, and Zhou Tian.
Carlos Lalonde 