Byron Au Yong

Welcome

As a child, Byron Au Yong found solace in drawing mazes and singing in the forest. Over time, he transformed his childhood solitude into a lifelong practice of composing immersive musical experiences. Today, his playful installations and performances invite audiences to embark on extraordinary journeys, from intimate chamber concerts to expansive site-responsive events. Immerse yourself in his art, which evokes wonder and strengthens well-being for a changing world.

Want to discuss a commission or project? Contact Byron.

Au Yong’s Music

resonates with Asian Americans, immigrants, and refugees with projects such as Activist Songbook and Stuck Elevator.
addresses climate challenges with projects such as Kidnapping Water: Bottled Operas.
expands the classical canon with projects such as Occupy Orchestra 無量園 Infinity Garden and Piano Concerto—Houston.

歐
陽
良
仁

Impactful

Multimodal experiences provide numerous access points to embrace intimacy and spectacle for healing and civic engagement. An example includes The Ones, a choral forum for local participants to recover from tragedy and prevent gun violence.

Innovative

Inherited practices connect with current realities. An example includes Farewell: A Fantastical Contemplation on America’s Relationship with China, music for choreographer Donald Byrd and Spectrum Dance Theater.

Transformative

Projects touch audiences through learning and making with artists, educators, funders, presenters, scientists, and technologists. Visit Au Yong’s Portfolio for highlights and a list of works.

Along with his work as a composer, Au Yong is an Associate Professor and Director of Arts Leadership Programs at Seattle University, where he mentors and considers the future of the creative economy and placemaking.

Thanks for visiting and connect at an Upcoming Event.