Ethan Dymit

Ethan Dymit (b. 2001) is a composer, guitarist, and arranger from Wheaton, Illinois, known for his dynamic and contemporary sound. His music draws from across genres, eras, and traditions to create a sound that engages with the past and looks to the future. He has studied composition under such names as Carlos Carrillo, Reynold Tharp, and Jim Pugh, and has written for performers like the Mivos Quartet, Adib Young, Ritual Action, the UIUC Concert Jazz Band, and the Blueshift Big Band. He has studied guitar with Larry Gray and has performed across the Midwest in various groups and genres, and currently teaches guitar privately. Ethan obtained his Bachelor’s in Music Composition from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. When not writing or performing music, Ethan loves cooking, taking care of his plants, and watching science fiction films.