Hilary Purrington

Hilary Purrington is a New York City-based composer of chamber, vocal, and orchestral music. Her work has received recognition from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, the American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers (ASCAP), and the National Federation of Music Clubs (NFMC), among others. Purrington’s music has been performed by many distinguished ensembles, including the Minnesota Orchestra, the Peabody Modern Orchestra, the Yale Philharmonia, and the American Modern Ensemble. Recent commissions include new works for the Chicago Harp Quartet, the Melodia Women’s Choir of NYC, and the New York Youth Symphony. Upcoming projects include a commission from the American Composers Orchestra. Purrington holds degrees from The Juilliard School, the Shepherd School of Music at Rice University, and the Yale School of Music. www.hilarypurrington.com