---My 47th composition, "Held On to with Words" has been completed! Performances may be coming soon, and Perusal scores are available now! (05.26.2026)
---My 43rd and 44th compositions, "Meditation" and "I Will Sing" have both been completed! Performances may be coming soon, and Perusal scores are available now! (03.29.2026)
---My 33rd work, and 2nd major work, Seasonal Sketches (for Chamber Orchestra) has now been completed! Perusal scores are available now and Permanent/Performance scores will hopefully be available soon through music publishing website(s). (02.11.2026)
---I am now a member of J.W. Pepper's self-publishing program, MyScore! Expect a huge surge in music publishing from me in the near future! You can find my catalog of available music here: https://www.jwpepper.com/dawson-akers (12.11.2025)
---After 2.5 long years, my 14th work, "Symphony No. 1 in G minor" (for Symphony Orchestra and Choir), has now been completed! Perusal scores are available now and Permanent/Performance scores will hopefully be available soon through music publishing website(s). (12.09.2025)
DAWSON AKERS
ABOUT
Dawson Akers (b. 2005) is a globally-known composer, conductor, and vocalist whose compositions blends Romantic, contemporary, and cinematic influences to create intensely emotionally resonant music. He is studying composition with Dr. Thomas Couvillon at Eastern Kentucky University. Drawing inspiration from a wide array of musical traditions and styles, Dawson's compositions evoke powerful imagery and portray complex narratives.
Known for his Romantic period inspiration, musical storytelling, and varied instrumentation, his music has been featured in award-winning short films across the country. His music has also earned him admission to the 2026 ICEBERG Institute in Orlando, Florida, a Certificate of Music from the National Society of Arts and Letters, and numerous finalist or above positions in composition competitions across the globe. Through his work, Dawson strives to inspire, challenge, and connect with listeners worldwide.
PORTFOLIO OUTLINE
20 Chamber Works
11 Choral Works
7 Solo Works
2 Larger Ensemble Works
(proper outline below*)
For more info and preview scores, contact me individually!
* - 7 other works for mixed ensembles were written (Op. 3, 4, 11, 16, 21, 22, 23), but they are unavailable for performance and not represented in any way aside from counting total number of compositions.
NEWS AND UPDATES
Last update: 05.26.2026
SERVICES
Custom Compositions
Transform your creative project from a simple dream to a fully-developed musical score, perfect for any occasion. I am willing to work with any instrumentation and any genre to perfectly embody your vision. Perfect for individual composition commissions for a performance or any other event, or a collaborative project such as a film, advertisement, or tone poem.
Licensing
See a piece of mine that you're interested in? I am willing to work with you and your ensemble to find an appropriate price for you to perform any piece of mine. All rights of that piece will remain mine, but you will get to perform exciting and interesting music from a modern composer for a fair price.
Music Consultation
Take advantage of my extensive musical knowledge, where I provide my own insights, both as a composer and as a performer, on your musical endeavors. Whether you need feedback on a project or advice on composition techniques, I am here to guide you to a more productive and flourishing musical career.
COMPOSITIONS
CHAMBER COMPOSITIONS:
---Windy Day, Op. 6 [2023]
---Lily’s Waltz, Op. 7 [2023]
---Mountain Waltz, Op. 8 [2023]
---Wind Quartet No. 1 in G minor - “Waterwalk”, Op. 12 [2023]
---String Quartet No. 1 in B Major, Op. 13 [2023]
---The Jaybird Suite, Op. 17 [2023]
---Waltz in C Minor for Flute and Piano, Op. 18 [2023]
---Brass Quartet No. 1 in G-flat Major, Op. 24 [2023]
---Serenade for Oboe and Piano, Op. 25 [2023]
---Wind Quartet No. 2 in D-flat Major, Op. 27 [2024]
---Suite No. 1 for Strings, Op. 28 [2024/5] ~COLLABORATIVE COMPOSITION~
---Fugue for Two Horns in C Minor, Op. 29 [2024]
---Sextet for Strings and Winds, Op. 30 [2024]
---Dances for Saxophone Quartet, Op. 31 [2024]
---Miniatures for Trombone Quartet, Op. 34 [2025]
---Serenade for a Deer, Op. 35 [2025]
---Tell Us What You See, Op. 37 [2025]
---Fugue for Three Clarinets, Op. 38 [2025]
---Serenade for the Lake, Op. 42 [2026]
---UNFINISHED Fantasia for Wind Octet, Op. 46 [2026]
CHORAL COMPOSITIONS:
---Esse Vitam, Op. 1 [2022]
---Weary With Toil, Op. 5 [2022]
---Незваный “Unbidden”, Op. 10 [2023]
---Submerged, and Silence, Op. 19 [2023/5]
---As By The Dead We Love To Sit, Op. 32 [2025]
---How My Light Is Spent, Op. 36 [2025]
---Song of Fifty Springs, Op. 39 [2025]
---Invictus, Op. 40 [2026]
---Meditation, Op. 43 [2026]
---I Will Sing, Op. 44 [2026]
---NEW Held On to with Words, Op. 47 [2026]
SOLO COMPOSITIONS:
---Violin Sonata No. 1 in A-flat minor, Op. 2 [2022]
---Cello Suite No. 1, Op. 9 [2023]
---Piano Sonata No. 1 in E Major, Op. 15 [2023]
---Etude for Piano No. 1 in B-flat minor, Op. 20 [2023]
---Ballade for Piano No. 1 in D-flat Major, Op. 26 [2024]
---Prelude and Fugue for Guitar, Op. 41 [2026]
---Lullaby, Op. 45 [2026]
LARGER ENSEMBLE (10+ instruments) COMPOSITIONS:
---Symphony No. 1 in G minor, Op. 14 [2023/5]
---Seasonal Sketches, Op. 33 [2025]
CONTACT
DIRECT CONTACT
Email; dawsonakersmusic@gmail.com
Phone: +1 (859) 940 - 5766
SOCIAL MEDIA
Instagram: @dawsonakers
YouTube: Dawson Akers - Composer (@dawsonakers)
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