Kendall SimpsonMusic Operations Administrator

Kendall Simpson composes music for theater, dance, film, and the concert stage. He currently serves as music director for the Emory Dance Program, where he works as composer and accompanist. He has written and arranged dance pieces for Emory Dance Company with choregraphers Greg Catellier, George Staib, and Sarah Hillmer, among many others.

The majority of his theatrical work has been with the Alliance Theatre in Atlanta, Georgia, where he has collaborated with renowned directors such as Lynne Meadow, Kimberly Senior, Judith Ivey, Laura Kepley, and many others. His compositions have also been showcased at other theaters, including Baltimore’s Center Stage, Theatrical Outfit, and Theater Emory. An award-winning composer, his music has been honored with three Suzi Bass Awards (Atlanta’s “Tony” awards).

Independent film scores include The Etiquette Man, which received top honors at various film festivals; The Initiate; and Twin Set. Television credits include “Zelda with a Z” and “Sundae on a Sunday” for Sesame Street.

Kendall’s work has also been featured on the concert stage, with compositions performed by the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, Dekalb Symphony Orchestra and the Vega String Quartet.

To hear some of Kendall's music, please go to kendallsimpsonmusic.com.