About

Riley Ferretti is a composer, computer musician, and vocalist whose work explores human connection through choral, instrumental, and electronic music. She draws inspiration from various sources, including poetry, nature, and her personal experiences. 

She has received recognition from numerous competitions and organizations, including the KMEA Collegiate Composition Competition, the Chorus Austin Composer's Competition Young Composers Division, SEAMUS, the FSU Festival of New Music, the Performing Media Festival, 88.7FM's Synthdactyl Program, and the Washington Post.

Additionally, she has collaborated with many groups, such as Longleash, Ekmeles, Ensemble Dal Niente, andPlay, and the University of Florida New Music Vocal Ensemble.

Riley holds a B.M. in Music Composition from the University of Louisville, where she also sang in the Collegiate Chorale and Cardinal Singers under the direction of Dr. Kent Hatteberg. She served as an alto section leader at Saint Martin of Tours Catholic Church and sang on the 2022 album "Hail, Gladdening Light." 

She later earned a Master's in Music Composition at the University of Florida, focusing on the integration of body, voice, and technology through concepts such as cybernetic feedback loops, posthumanism, identity, durational performance, and the body as source material.

Riley currently serves as an Advisory Board Member, Score Video Project Lead, and Alumni Composer Representative for the Collegiate Choral Composition Community. In addition to her work as a composer and musician, she is also committed to helping students access and succeed in higher education, emphasizing mentorship and meaningful support throughout their academic journeys.