Cameron Cummins
Composer, Theorist, and Conductor
B.M. UCF 2026
About
Cameron Cummins (b. 2004) is an emerging composer, theorist, and trombonist based in Orlando, FL and Philadelphia, PA who's music bridges genres and traditions and is performed by both classical and jazz ensembles, highlighting his versatility and broad appeal. His ability to craft emotionally resonant music has led to collaborations with esteemed groups such as the International Trombone Summit, loadbang, and the Brevard Music Center.Cameron’s current theoretical research interests include ludomusicology, corpus studies, and topic theory, including using statistical techniques to analyze parameters such as form, harmony, and rhythm in music. Current projects include a study of the music of Mario Kart World.As a passionate champion for inclusivity and acceptance in music education, Cameron has collaborated with notable educators such as Dr. Christine Lapka and organizations including the University of Central Florida's Concert Band and the Florida Music Educators Association. Through presentations like Multiple Abilities in One Ensemble: How Do You Do That?, he promotes accessible and engaging music-making experiences for all.Cameron is a member of the American Society of Composers and Publishers (ASCAP), Society for Music Theory (SMT), and Society for Music Perception and Cognition (SMPC). He regularly releases works for soloists, chamber groups, and large ensembles published through J.W. Pepper. Cameron's current and former teachers include Keith Lay, Alex Burtzos and Will Ayers at the University of Central Florida.
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Works
Large Ensemble
| Title | Instrumentation | Year | Duration | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Channels | Orchestra, Chamber Orchestra, Chamber Winds | 2025 | 4'30'' | |
| Vötn og Vindur | Orchestra | 2025 | 8'00'' | |
| The Matterhorn | Concert Band (with varied-ability parts) | 2024 | 3'30'' | Score/MIDI |
| To Soar Above the Clouds | Symphonic Band | 2024 | 2'30'' | View |
| Black Nile | Big Band & Little Big Band | 2022 | 5'00'' | View |
| Dear Old Stockholm | Big Band | 2022 | 4'30'' | MIDI |
| Dash! | Chamber Wind Ensemble | 2021 | 4'30'' | MIDI |
Chamber
| Portraits of a Person | Percussion Trio | 2025 | 7'00'' | |
| The Charm | Flute, Clarinet, Percussion, Four-Hand Piano, 2 Violins, Cello | 2024 | 10'00'' | View |
| The Phosphorus Sun | Saxophone Quartet | 2023 | 13'00'' | View |
| Curiosities | Baritone Voice, Trumpet, Trombone, & Bass Clarinet | 2023 | 3'00'' | View |
| /per/ | Flute, Clarinet, Violin, Cello, 2 Percussions, & Piano | 2023 | 5'30'' | View |
| Wintry | 5 Trombones / Brass Quintet | 2022 | 6'00'' | View |
| Fanfare for Five Trombones | 5 Trombones | 2021 | 1'30'' | View |
Solo
Academic Publications & Projects
Spring 2026: How Music Drives the Interconnected Mario Kart World (Working Title)
November, 2024: Understanding the Specifics of Schönberg: A "How" and "Why" Analysis of the Progression to Atonality
In Progress/Planned Works
Fall 2025: Good Planets are Hard to Find for Unpitched Percussion Trio & Fixed Media (IP)
Summer 2026: A Crimson Flame for String Orchestra & Boom Whackers for Innovation High School (IP)
Viola Solo for Noah Eagle (Planned)
String Quartet for Eliott Wells and Noah Eagle (Planned)
Music Gallery
To Soar Above the Clouds (UCF Concert Band)
Wintry (International Trombone Summit)
Fanfare for Five Trombones (International Trombone Summit)
The Matterhorn (MIDI)
A Lunar Anamnesis (Kaia Leavitt)
Memories
