Bio
Chase Morrison (b. 2004) is an award-winning film and concert composer currently based in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. His concert music, written for a wide range of ensembles, has been performed across the U.S. and internationally by such organizations as the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra, Chamber Project Saint Louis, the International Clarinet Association, Texas New Music Ensemble, Meridian Arts Ensemble, Unheard-of Ensemble, and Voices of Change Dallas, among others. Further, he has been featured as a composer in numerous music festivals, including the Texas New Music Festival (Houston, TX), Un-Heard of Ensemble Collaborative Composition Intensive (San Antonio, TX), June in Buffalo Festival (Buffalo, NY), and Highscore Festival (Belluno, Italy). In his works, Chase aims to convey the intertwined beauty of nature and philosophy, and through his music he deeply advocates for the preservation of nature and spiritual development.
In addition to writing for the concert hall, Chase works as an avid media composer and sound designer, having contributed music to a wide array of films, commercials, and other media across the United States. He also regularly works as an arranger and copyist in the DFW area, most notably for TV and media composer Bruce Faulconer (Dragon Ball Z), works for various arts non-profit groups around DFW, and maintains a teaching studio.
Chase is currently pursuing a BM in Music Composition at Texas Christian University under the direction of Till Meyn, Martin Blessinger, and Blaise Ferrandino. He is an active member of the Society of Composers, Inc., currently serving as vice president of TCU's chapter, a member of ASCAP, and participates in distinguished ensembles such as the TCU Symphony Orchestra.
His music is published by CrossNote Publishing.
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Concert Music
Chase's concert works span a wide range of ensembles, from solo to chamber groups to large orchestra, and have been performed and awarded by organizations, ensembles, and festivals across the United States and internationally. To hear his concert music, please select "Learn More" below. If you would like to commission a new work or purchase/perform an existing work, please visit the "Contact" section of this website.
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Events Calendar
Upcoming
- Fall 2025: Premiere performance of Park Story by the TCU Saxophone Studio at the TCU Van Cliburn Concert Hall; Fort Worth, TX
- January 2026: Performances of Distant Urge by the PART Ensemble in Cologne and Dusseldorf, Germany
- Spring 2026: Various works to be performed by various artists at Chase Morrison's Senior Composition Recital at the TCU Van Cliburn Concert Hall; Fort Worth, TX
2025
- March 29, 2025: Performance of Nighttime Glow by Chamber Project St. Louis at the CMS Concert Hall; St. Louis, MO
- April 1st, 2025: Premiere Performance of Summer in Argyle by TCU Chamber Musician students at the TCU Ed Landreth Auditorium; Fort Worth, TX
- April 30th, 2025: Premiere Performance of Fantasy No. 1 (for solo violin) by Joey Tullis at the TCU Erma Lowe Hall; Fort Worth, TX
- June 6th, 2025: Premiere Performance of The Gift of Defeat by the Meridian Arts Ensemble at the UB Lippes Concert Hall; Buffalo, NY
- July 19th, 2025: Premiere Performance of Caddo Banks by Trio Kanon at the Papa Luciani Center Performance Hall; Belluno, Italy
- August 8-10, 2025: Performances of Bulgarian Folk Dance Medley and Bulgarian Traditional Song Suite by the Imbroglio Sextet at various venues across Plovdiv and Sofia, Bulgaria
- August 14, 2025: Premiere Performance of Stroll and Drive by the Unheard-Of Ensemble at the McNay Art Musuem Chiego Hall; San Antonio, TX
- August 15, 2025: Premiere Performance of Distant Urge by the PART Ensemble at Shepherd King Lutheran Church; San Antonio, TX
- August 16, 2025: Performance of Four Outings (I. Ambience) by Evelin Degen at Confluence Park; San Antonio, TX
2024
- April 7, 2024: Premiere performance of Sideways Chasm by Stephanie Key (as part of Voices of Change) at the SMU Carruth Auditorium; Dallas, TX
- July 18th, 2024: Premiere performance of Nighttime Glow by the Texas New Music Ensemble at the Midtown MATCH Theatre; Houston, TX
- October 26, 2024: Performance of Sideways Chasm by George Georgiou at the 2024 ICA New Music Weekend; Columbus, OH
- November 6, 2024: Premiere performance of Skagway Heights (I. Beckoning) by TCU Chamber Musician Students at the TCU Van Cliburn Concert Hall; Fort Worth, TX
Please see CV for earlier performances
Film Music
In addition to writing concert music, Chase works as a multi-media composer. He is recognized for his contributions to nearly a dozen short films, many of which have been featured at film festivals across the United States. Recent credits include The Coin Collector (2024, directed by Victor Torres), Feedback (2024, directed by Alyssa Krueger), Moving Day (2024, directed by Sean Hopewell), The Pickup (2024, directed by Tanner Lockhart), Rose (2024, directed by Victoria Woodworth), and Truth Bomb (2025, directed by Daniel Cole). To see the most recent demo reel of his work, please use the following link: Chase Morrison 2024 Film Scoring Demo Reel
If you would like to inquire about how Chase can assist you on your next project, please visit the "Contact" section of this website.
Chase's film music is available to stream on Spotify! Please support him by clicking on the button below to hear his most recent albums: (New releases coming soon!)
Contact
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Please reach out for any inquiries regarding commissions, purchasing/performing concert music, collaboration on projects, arranging, lessons, or any other questions in general!
Contact Info:
Email: Morrisonchase@outlook.com
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