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Drake Wheeler (b. 2002) (ASCAP) is an American composer whose pieces widely range from wind ensemble, to film and media scoring. He grew up in southern Kentucky and when he moved to Memphis, TN sophomore year of high school he turned to composing as an interest.
As a natural piano player, he picked up the Saxophone in the 6th grade and began to draw inspiration more seriously from music. He gains inspiration from notable contemporary composers such as Christopher Tin, and Thomas Bergersen.
Since 2020 he has been under the tutelage of Elias Haddad. In his future he hopes to support and sponsor music as well as having his works performed and heard. In 2022 he joined the Musicant development team and hopes to provide tools and resources for young composers to learn and develop their skills with technology in mind. As of July 2022 he is set to experience his first world premier with 'The Hero's Band' performance of his original composition: Shogun.
As a natural piano player, he picked up the Saxophone in the 6th grade and began to draw inspiration more seriously from music. He gains inspiration from notable contemporary composers such as Christopher Tin, and Thomas Bergersen.
Since 2020 he has been under the tutelage of Elias Haddad. In his future he hopes to support and sponsor music as well as having his works performed and heard. In 2022 he joined the Musicant development team and hopes to provide tools and resources for young composers to learn and develop their skills with technology in mind. As of July 2022 he is set to experience his first world premier with 'The Hero's Band' performance of his original composition: Shogun.