Ty Bloomfield

The music of composer and conductor Ty Bloomfield is characterized by its intimate and patient soundscapes, jazzy undertones, hidden melodies, and emotional complexity. His recent works, focused on conveying social dynamics, have been based on topics such as companionship, love, competition, and hostility. He has also had the fortune to collaborate with and be performed by artists such as the JACK Quartet, Unheard-Of//Ensemble, clarinetist Berginald Rash, Lati2de, \newline, saxophonist Noah Stoker, and percussionist Xin Yi Chong among many others. His music has been showcased at the International Clarinet Association’s New Music Weekend, Dublin Chamber Music Festival, and RED NOTE Music Festival. Born and raised on the South Side of Chicago, IL, Bloomfield is currently a Dorothy Greenwald Fellow at the University of Michigan where he is pursuing a graduate degree (MM) in music composition. He holds a bachelor's degree (BM) from Illinois State University. His principal teachers include composers Bright Sheng, Michael Daugherty, Carl Schimmel, and Roger Zare.