Iâm Saad Haddad, a conservatory-trained composer and the founder of "The Composerâs Brain," an online collective dedicated to advancing the craft of serious composers. Hereâs a bit about my journey:
Age 22: Earned my B.M. in Composition from USC, studying under Donald Crockett, Stephen Hartke, Frank Ticheli, and Bruce Broughton.
Age 24: Completed my M.M. at Juilliard under John Corigliano.
Age 29: Named Composer-in-Residence at the California Symphony.
Age 30: Graduated with a D.M.A. from Columbia University and joined their faculty.
Age 31: Premiered âAysheenâ with the Los Angeles Philharmonic and founded The Composerâs Brain and its LITE version.
Today, I have a growing catalog of over 50 compositions that have been performed in China, Brazil, Britain, Germany, France, Italy, South Korea, Austria, Sweden, Canada, and the United States. These works include pieces for orchestra, chamber ensemble, vocalists, soloists, and electronics.