Justin Boyer (b. 1978) is a noted composer and pianist in the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. In his music, whether formally composed or improvised, he applies classical precision to an expressive blend of genres, imbuing his sonic prose with an unlimited range of styles. He believes that a composer should master a wide array of musical languages; in this way, the act of composition remains spontaneous and sincere – in other words, fluency is liberation from technique. In varying proportions, his music combines the florid counterpoint and calculated balance of the classical era with the expanded tonal and rhythmic palette of the modern. Often infused with elements of popular styles, his music creates a rich experience for the listener.
Upon completing his degrees at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Justin Boyer began his career as a freelance composer collaborating with prominent artists including members of the National Symphony Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and many other regional ensembles. He has participated in workshops with Pierre Boulez, Joan Tower, David Del Tredici, and John Corigliano. His music has been commissioned and performed throughout the country for the past 15 years. Most notably, his longtime association with the Inscape Chamber Orchestra has resulted in numerous premiere works for a multitude of unique instrumental combinations. Inscape recorded two of his works for inclusion on an album of premieres on the Sono Luminus label - this GRAMMY® nominated album was released July 2013.
Justin Boyer has been on the faculty at the Peabody Conservatory, and is currently professor of music theory, ear training, and composition at Montgomery College in Rockville MD. He is also Director of Music at Christ Episcopal Church in Rockville MD. Additionally, he has served as music director/organist at St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Washington DC), Trinity Lutheran Church (Bethesda MD), and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church (Baltimore MD).
Upon completing his degrees at the Peabody Conservatory of Music in Baltimore, Justin Boyer began his career as a freelance composer collaborating with prominent artists including members of the National Symphony Orchestra, the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, and many other regional ensembles. He has participated in workshops with Pierre Boulez, Joan Tower, David Del Tredici, and John Corigliano. His music has been commissioned and performed throughout the country for the past 15 years. Most notably, his longtime association with the Inscape Chamber Orchestra has resulted in numerous premiere works for a multitude of unique instrumental combinations. Inscape recorded two of his works for inclusion on an album of premieres on the Sono Luminus label - this GRAMMY® nominated album was released July 2013.
Justin Boyer has been on the faculty at the Peabody Conservatory, and is currently professor of music theory, ear training, and composition at Montgomery College in Rockville MD. He is also Director of Music at Christ Episcopal Church in Rockville MD. Additionally, he has served as music director/organist at St. Alban's Episcopal Church (Washington DC), Trinity Lutheran Church (Bethesda MD), and St. Peter Evangelical Lutheran Church (Baltimore MD).