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Kevin Poelking

Thoughtful, meticulously crafted music

Recent Awards

WASBE International Composer Contest Winner

Dallas Winds Fanfare Competition Winner

Reno Pops Orchestra Composer Contest, Second Prize

Quick-Listen
Music Samples

Uplifting

Fierce

Heroic

Serene

Samples from With Eyes Anew for full orchestra

Performances

Wind Ensemble

String Orchestra

Symphony Orchestra

Chamber Wind Project

Solo/ Small Chamber

ABOUT

ABOUT

Unique and thoughtfully crafted, Kevin Poelking’s  work is quickly emerging in the world of modern music. Always mindful of contributing purposefully to the repertoire, Poelking considers the experience of audience members, musicians, and conductors from the outset of his creative process.

Poelking's music has been awarded in both national and international competitions and is performed in concert halls throughout the world. He maintains an active role as a guest conductor with both academic and professional ensembles throughout the United States and internationally.

 

Self-taught until 2019, his recent composition teachers include award-winning composer James M. David and Pulitzer Prize-Nominated composer Carter Pann.

Poelking actively composes for live concert works and various media. He currently serves on the music faculty at Colorado State University and works as Composer-in-Residence for the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras.

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Recent Awards

2024 WASBE International Composer Contest Winner

Minot Symphony Young Composer's Contest Winner

Dallas Winds Fanfare Competition Winner

Reno Pops Orchestra Composer Contest, Second Prize

The American Prize, National Third Prize in Orchestra

NBA/ William D. Revelli Competition Finalist

Film Scoring Academy of Europe Call for Scores, Top 50