Long Biography
Cameron Hagaman (b.2000) is a teacher and student of music focusing primarily on composition and music research. Based in New York, his works are collaborative and interdisciplinary, aiming to break down the hierarchical relationship between composer and performer. His current body of work is presented primarily within the traditional concert hall; however, through continued collaboration with performers, dancers, painters, and artists across disciplines, his music will ultimately be performed exclusively in freely accessible public spaces, where it can be experienced by all.
Cameron has collaborated with brilliant artists globally including contemporary ensembles like the Mivos Quartet, and has written music dedicated to professional soloists like flautist Tod Brody of the San Francisco Contemporary Music Players, and pianist Igor Cognolato,.
Cameron has had his music performed across Europe as a participant in festivals such as the Valencia International Performing Arts Summer Festival, the Sounds of Now Vienna festival, the Veneto Art and Music Summit and the Sofia Art and Music Festival. His music has also been recorded by organizations and companies such as Sony Entertainment and Classical KDFC Radio.
Cameron also has a breadth of knowledge regarding technical audio practices. He is a capable live sound engineer and producer having worked as an wedding and corporate event audio engineer professionally. He iss also a proficient film and game sound designer with a host of creative redesigns and vast technical experience. He is proficient in middleware programs like Wwise, several digital audio workstations including Pro Tools, Logic, Reaper and Ableton, as well as programming software such as Unity, Unreal Engine blueprint, C++, Max/MSP/Jitter, and Unreal MetaSounds.
Bachelors in Film Composition and Sound Design [2023] from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Masters in Classical Composition [2027] from the Manhattan School of Music
Cameron has studied directly with professors Reiko Füting, Ahskan Behzadi, Amos Gilespie, and Lennie Moore