FLYNN, Luke - Revision history

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	[[Image:lukef.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]FLYNN, Luke. (Dubuque, IA, March 17, 1988-- ) An American composer of film music, video game music, and concert music, Flynn is ~~most~~ widely known for his composition ''Rift'', for orchestra, which won multiple prestigious awards and was performed by symphonies in four continents. His ''Beneath the Wave'', for SATB chorus, was recorded by the LA Choral Lab for an album that earned Grammy Award consideration.		[[Image:lukef.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]FLYNN, Luke. (Dubuque, IA, March 17, 1988-- ) An American composer of film music, video game music, and concert music, Flynn is widely known for his composition ''Rift'', for orchestra, which won multiple prestigious awards and was performed by symphonies in four continents. His ''Beneath the Wave'', for SATB chorus, was recorded by the LA Choral Lab for an album that earned Grammy Award consideration.

	In the film industry, he composed the scores for several movies, including ''Holmes and Watson'' (2018); his film music credits include numerous other titles, such as ''Frozen II'', ''Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'', and ''La La Land''. He was an orchestrator of music for "The Simpsons," and prepared music for such television programs as "The Mandalorian," "Family Guy," and "American Dad."		In the film industry, he composed the scores for several movies, including ''Holmes and Watson'' (2018); his film music credits include numerous other titles, such as ''Frozen II'', ''Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'', and ''La La Land''. He was an orchestrator of music for "The Simpsons," and prepared music for such television programs as "The Mandalorian," "Family Guy," and "American Dad."

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	Night Flight of the Specter, String Orchestra (2010)		Night Flight of the Specter, String Orchestra (2010)
	The Crusader Roar (University Fight Song), Wind Band + SATB (2011)		The Crusader Roar (University Fight Song), Wind Band + SATB (2011)
	Eyes Like Aster, Wind Band (2009)~~[35]~~		Eyes Like Aster, Wind Band (2009)

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	Starlight Fanfare, Chamber Brass (2010)		Starlight Fanfare, Chamber Brass (2010)
	The Gamecock, Woodwind Quintet (2011)		The Gamecock, Woodwind Quintet (2011)
	Credo, Bb Tpt., Pno. (2009)~~[38]~~		Credo, Bb Tpt., Pno. (2009)

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	II. The Breaking of the Conch: The Savage Hunt (Timpani Solo)		II. The Breaking of the Conch: The Savage Hunt (Timpani Solo)
	III. Fireworks Show (Snare Drum Solo)		III. Fireworks Show (Snare Drum Solo)
	Marie, Piano (2009)~~[39]~~		Marie, Piano (2009)

	Filmography		Filmography

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	[[Image:lukef.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]~~LYNN~~, Luke. (Dubuque, IA, March 17, 1988-- ) An American composer of film music, video game music, and concert music, Flynn is most widely known for his composition ''Rift'', for orchestra, which won multiple prestigious awards and was performed by symphonies in four continents. His ''Beneath the Wave'', for SATB chorus, was recorded by the LA Choral Lab for an album that earned Grammy Award consideration.		[[Image:lukef.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]FLYNN, Luke. (Dubuque, IA, March 17, 1988-- ) An American composer of film music, video game music, and concert music, Flynn is most widely known for his composition ''Rift'', for orchestra, which won multiple prestigious awards and was performed by symphonies in four continents. His ''Beneath the Wave'', for SATB chorus, was recorded by the LA Choral Lab for an album that earned Grammy Award consideration.

	In the film industry, he composed the scores for several movies, including ''Holmes and Watson'' (2018); his film music credits include numerous other titles, such as ''Frozen II'', ''Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'', and ''La La Land''. He was an orchestrator of music for "The Simpsons," and prepared music for such television programs as "The Mandalorian," "Family Guy," and "American Dad."		In the film industry, he composed the scores for several movies, including ''Holmes and Watson'' (2018); his film music credits include numerous other titles, such as ''Frozen II'', ''Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'', and ''La La Land''. He was an orchestrator of music for "The Simpsons," and prepared music for such television programs as "The Mandalorian," "Family Guy," and "American Dad."

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	"Where Are They Now?" (supplement to the Telegraph Herald), August 2021, p. 36		1. "Where Are They Now?" (supplement to the Telegraph Herald), August 2021, p. 362.

			2. Email, Luke Flynn, June 16, 2026

	[[Category: Educator]]		[[Category: Educator]]
	[[Category: Musician]]		[[Category: Musician]]
	[[Category: Firsts]]		[[Category: Firsts]]

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	[[Image:lukef.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]LYNN, Luke. (Dubuque, IA, March 17, 1988-- ) An American composer of film music, video game music, and concert music, Flynn is most widely known for his composition ''Rift'', for orchestra, which won multiple prestigious awards and was performed by symphonies in four continents. His ''Beneath the Wave'', for SATB chorus, was recorded by the LA Choral Lab for an album that earned Grammy Award consideration.		[[Image:lukef.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]LYNN, Luke. (Dubuque, IA, March 17, 1988-- ) An American composer of film music, video game music, and concert music, Flynn is most widely known for his composition ''Rift'', for orchestra, which won multiple prestigious awards and was performed by symphonies in four continents. His ''Beneath the Wave'', for SATB chorus, was recorded by the LA Choral Lab for an album that earned Grammy Award consideration.

	In the film industry, he composed the scores for several movies, including ''Holmes and Watson'' (2018); his film music credits include numerous other titles, such as ''Frozen II'', ''Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'', and ''La La Land''. He was ~~a composer~~ of music for "The Simpsons," and prepared music for such television programs as "The Mandalorian," "Family Guy," and "American Dad."		In the film industry, he composed the scores for several movies, including ''Holmes and Watson'' (2018); his film music credits include numerous other titles, such as ''Frozen II'', ''Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'', and ''La La Land''. He was an orchestrator of music for "The Simpsons," and prepared music for such television programs as "The Mandalorian," "Family Guy," and "American Dad."

	A graduate of [[STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL]] in 2003, Flynn took a few years off and then began his study of music at [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]]. While still a student at Clarke, he began to take additional studies in composition at 鹿児島国際大学, the International University of Kagoshima in Japan, with Japanese composer Tadashi Kubo. During this time he met his future wife, Risa.		A graduate of [[STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL]] in 2003, Flynn took a few years off and then began his study of music at [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]]. While still a student at Clarke, he began to take additional studies in composition at 鹿児島国際大学, the International University of Kagoshima in Japan, with Japanese composer Tadashi Kubo. During this time he met his future wife, Risa.

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	[[Image:lukef.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]LYNN, Luke. (Dubuque, IA, March 17, 1988-- ) An American composer of film music, video game music, and concert music~~. He~~ is most widely known for his composition ''Rift'', for orchestra, which won multiple prestigious awards and was performed by symphonies in four continents. His ''Beneath the Wave'', for SATB chorus, was recorded by the LA Choral Lab for an album that earned Grammy Award consideration.		[[Image:lukef.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]LYNN, Luke. (Dubuque, IA, March 17, 1988-- ) An American composer of film music, video game music, and concert music, Flynn is most widely known for his composition ''Rift'', for orchestra, which won multiple prestigious awards and was performed by symphonies in four continents. His ''Beneath the Wave'', for SATB chorus, was recorded by the LA Choral Lab for an album that earned Grammy Award consideration.

	In the film industry, he ~~has~~ composed the scores for several movies, including ''Holmes and Watson'' (2018); his film music credits include numerous other titles, such as ''Frozen II'', ''Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'', and ''La La Land''. He was ~~an orchestrator~~ for "The Simpsons," and prepared music for such television programs as "The Mandalorian," "Family Guy," and "American Dad."		In the film industry, he composed the scores for several movies, including ''Holmes and Watson'' (2018); his film music credits include numerous other titles, such as ''Frozen II'', ''Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'', and ''La La Land''. He was a composer of music for "The Simpsons," and prepared music for such television programs as "The Mandalorian," "Family Guy," and "American Dad."

	A graduate of [[STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL]] in 2003 took a few years off and then began his study of music at [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]]. While still a student at Clarke, he began to take additional studies in composition at 鹿児島国際大学, the International University of Kagoshima in Japan, with Japanese composer Tadashi Kubo. During this time he met his future wife, Risa.		A graduate of [[STEPHEN HEMPSTEAD HIGH SCHOOL]] in 2003, Flynn took a few years off and then began his study of music at [[CLARKE UNIVERSITY]]. While still a student at Clarke, he began to take additional studies in composition at 鹿児島国際大学, the International University of Kagoshima in Japan, with Japanese composer Tadashi Kubo. During this time he met his future wife, Risa.

	Flynn graduated summa cum laude from Clarke University where he studied with Amy Dunker. He became the first student to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in composition and was the recipient of the Francis J. O'Connor Memorial Award, among the most prestigious honors for a graduating senior.		Flynn graduated summa cum laude from Clarke University where he studied with Amy Dunker. He became the first student to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts degree in composition and was the recipient of the Francis J. O'Connor Memorial Award, among the most prestigious honors for a graduating senior.
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	Flynn pursued a master's degree summa cum laude in composition at Butler University where he studied with Michael Schelle and was a graduate assistant in both music composition and music technologies.		Flynn pursued a master's degree summa cum laude in composition at Butler University where he studied with Michael Schelle and was a graduate assistant in both music composition and music technologies.

	After living in California, Flynn and ~~hi8s~~ family returned to the Dubuque area in 2019. He created a home studio in Asbury, and announced that he would take on teaching opportunities at [[LORAS COLLEGE]] in the fall of 2021. He planned to offer a spring 2022 Mackin-Mailander alumni lecture at Clarke in the spring of 2022.		After living in California, Flynn and his family returned to the Dubuque area in 2019. He created a home studio in Asbury, and announced that he would take on teaching opportunities at [[LORAS COLLEGE]] in the fall of 2021. He planned to offer a spring 2022 Mackin-Mailander alumni lecture at Clarke in the spring of 2022.

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	F[[Image:lukef.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]LYNN, Luke. (Dubuque, IA, March 17, 1988-- ) An American composer of film music, video game music, and concert music. He is most widely known for his composition ''Rift'', for orchestra, which won multiple prestigious awards and was performed by symphonies in four continents. His ''Beneath the Wave'', for SATB chorus, was recorded by the LA Choral Lab for an album that earned Grammy Award consideration.		[[Image:lukef.png\|left\|thumb\|250px\|]]LYNN, Luke. (Dubuque, IA, March 17, 1988-- ) An American composer of film music, video game music, and concert music. He is most widely known for his composition ''Rift'', for orchestra, which won multiple prestigious awards and was performed by symphonies in four continents. His ''Beneath the Wave'', for SATB chorus, was recorded by the LA Choral Lab for an album that earned Grammy Award consideration.

	In the film industry, he has composed the scores for several movies, including ''Holmes and Watson'' (2018); his film music credits include numerous other titles, such as ''Frozen II'', ''Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'', and ''La La Land''. He was an orchestrator for "The Simpsons," and prepared music for such television programs as "The Mandalorian," "Family Guy," and "American Dad."		In the film industry, he has composed the scores for several movies, including ''Holmes and Watson'' (2018); his film music credits include numerous other titles, such as ''Frozen II'', ''Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker'', and ''La La Land''. He was an orchestrator for "The Simpsons," and prepared music for such television programs as "The Mandalorian," "Family Guy," and "American Dad."

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	Winds Composition Contest Saxony (2023)~~[9]~~		Winds Composition Contest Saxony (2023)
	American Prize in Composition (2023)~~[10]~~		American Prize in Composition (2023)
	Sandra Fivecoat Memorial Emerging Composer Contest (2020)~~[11]~~		Sandra Fivecoat Memorial Emerging Composer Contest (2020)
	Illinois State University Red Note New Music Festival Composition Competition – Orchestra (2019)~~[12]~~		Illinois State University Red Note New Music Festival Composition Competition – Orchestra (2019)
	Ithaca Choral Composition Contest (2018)~~[13]~~		Ithaca Choral Composition Contest (2018)
	Reno Pops Orchestra Composition Contest (2018)~~[14]~~		Reno Pops Orchestra Composition Contest (2018)
	MidCities Chamber Singers Choral Composition Competition (2018)~~[citation needed]~~		MidCities Chamber Singers Choral Composition Competition (2018)
	Eastern Michigan University National Choral Composition Competition (2018)~~[15]~~		Eastern Michigan University National Choral Composition Competition (2018)
	CSUN Orchestra Northridge Composition Prize (2018)~~[16]~~		CSUN Orchestra Northridge Composition Prize (2018)
	Chorus Austin Young Composers Competition (2017)~~[citation needed]~~		Chorus Austin Young Composers Competition (2017)
	Ball State University Festival of New Music Call for Works (2017)~~[citation needed]~~		Ball State University Festival of New Music Call for Works (2017)
	Sydney Australia Contemporary Orchestra Call for Scores (2015)~~[17][18][19][20]~~		Sydney Australia Contemporary Orchestra Call for Scores (2015)
	Oklahoma Composers' Orchestra Inaugural Composition Contest (2015)[21][22]		Oklahoma Composers' Orchestra Inaugural Composition Contest (2015)[21][22]
	South Korean Busan Maru International Composition Contest (orchestra ) 부산마루국제음악제 (2015)~~[23]~~		South Korean Busan Maru International Composition Contest (orchestra ) 부산마루국제음악제 (2015)
	Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute (2015)[citation needed]		Minnesota Orchestra Composer Institute (2015)[citation needed]
	Ablaze Records Orchestral Masters composition contest (2015)~~[24][25][26]~~		Ablaze Records Orchestral Masters composition contest (2015)
	Lexington Philharmonic New Music Experiment (2015)~~[27][28][29]~~		Lexington Philharmonic New Music Experiment (2015)
	Young New Yorkers' Chorus Composition Competition (2014)~~[30]~~		Young New Yorkers' Chorus Composition Competition (2014)
	12 Minutes of Fame Across the Universe Call for Scores (2014)~~[citation needed]~~		12 Minutes of Fame Across the Universe Call for Scores (2014)
	The Indie Gathering “Best Original Film Score” Award (2014)~~[31]~~		The Indie Gathering “Best Original Film Score” Award (2014)
	SCI/ASCAP Student Composition Competition (2013)~~[citation needed]~~		SCI/ASCAP Student Composition Competition (2013)
	Imagine Music Pathways Composition Contest (2012)~~[32]~~		Imagine Music Pathways Composition Contest (2012)
	American Prize in Composition (2013)~~[33]~~		American Prize in Composition (2013)
	San Jose Choral Project Composition Competition (2012)~~[34]~~		San Jose Choral Project Composition Competition (2012)
	The Foundation for Sacred Music Composers International Composition Contest (2012)~~[citation needed]~~		The Foundation for Sacred Music Composers International Composition Contest (2012)
	New York International Composition Contest for Sacred Music (2011)~~[citation needed]~~		New York International Composition Contest for Sacred Music (2011)
	American College Theater Festival Best Original Score (2010)~~[citation needed]~~		American College Theater Festival Best Original Score (2010)

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	Ave Maria, SATB (2013)		Ave Maria, SATB (2013)
	Windowsill Rain, Soprano + Piano (2011) Commission, 2011 by the Korea & Japan Annual International Exchange Art Songs Festival		Windowsill Rain, Soprano + Piano (2011) Commission, 2011 by the Korea & Japan Annual International Exchange Art Songs Festival
	Until Autumn..., SS+ Piano (2015) Commission, 2015 by the International Haiku Association, Japan~~[36][37]~~		Until Autumn..., SS+ Piano (2015) Commission, 2015 by the International Haiku Association, Japan

	Chamber and small ensemble		Chamber and small ensemble