Jacob Harrison

Indiana-based composer Jacob Harrison (b. 1999) grew up with quite an eclectic musical upbringing. As a child, he sang in choirs, took piano lessons, played trumpet in concert and jazz bands, fiddled in a bluegrass group, and produced his own electronic and pop music. Today, he combines elements from all of these musical styles— bluegrass, EDM, jazz, and pop — with a deep love and appreciation of the western canon to create works in his unique language.  

Jacob’s works have garnered the attention of several directors and musicians throughout the United States. His piece, Urban Pulse, has recently been performed by the University of Central Florida’s Wind Ensemble as well as the University of North Texas’s Wind Orchestra. Similarly, his Three Studies for String Quartet was recently recorded by the Pneume Quartet, the current Kuttner Quartet designee at Indiana University Jacobs School of Music. 

Jacob holds degrees in composition and mathematics from Indiana State University, where he was the recipient of the Music Scholar Award. He is currently pursuing private studies in composition.