Mason Ishida

Mason Ishida is a composer and pianist from Northern Virginia and a recent graduate of the New England Conservatory of Music, where he studied composition with John Mallia. He is continuing to develop his musical voice, drawing inspiration from classical composers such as Beethoven, Scriabin, Bach, Bartók, and Shostakovich, while also being influenced by the creativity and energy of bands like Nirvana, Led Zeppelin, Radiohead, and Pink Floyd. His compositions include works for chamber ensembles, orchestra, and piano. Some projects he has especially valued working on include his First and Second String Quartets, An Exaggeration for Symphony Orchestra, Whole Tone Prelude and Fugue, and Suite 2019/2025. He is also in the process of completing new pieces, including a string trio, and two piano trios. Mason’s goal is to create music that is both personal and meaningful, balancing tradition with exploration, and continuing to learn 
and grow with each new project.