22/07/2026
We are thrilled to announce the selected composers for the International Composition Institute of Thailand 2026 (ICIT)!
From a remarkable pool of 158 submissions from 19 countries, please join us in congratulating the following composers:
ICIT 2026 Composers
Orson A. Abram (USA)
Ian Yeonchan Chung (USA)
Matthew Lam (Hong Kong/USA)
Juan Sebastián Vassallo (Argentina)
Weiyang Ding (China)
Jenny Xiong (USA)
Alexander Wu (China/USA)
Leung Yan Ting Tiffany (Hong Kong)
Guang Yang (China/USA)
Matthew Huang Mailman (USA)
Zixuan Chen (China)
Yeonsuk Jung (South Korea/USA)
Sum Yee Lee (USA)
Xavier Hui (Singapore)
Ethan Resnik (USA)
Juwon Lim (South Korea)
Isaac Barzso (USA)
Dayton Hare (USA)
Lee Charles Gai-ho (Hong Kong)
Julian Stuart-Burns (Netherlands/USA)
These outstanding composers will participate in an intensive week-long program of workshops, rehearsals, and symposia alongside a world-class team of mentors and artists:
ICIT Faculty Composers:
Ken Ueno (USA)
Christopher Dietz (USA)
Jason Thorpe Buchanan (USA/Germany)
Emily Koh (USA/Singapore)
Scott Wilson (UK/Canada)
Piyawat Louilarpprasert (Thailand)
Jiradej Setabundhu (Thailand)
Resident Ensemble:
TACETi Ensemble
Program Director:
Piyawat Louilarpprasert (Thailand)
The ICIT 2026 will take place 14–20 December 2026 at the Bangkok Arts and Culture Centre (BACC).
We look forward to welcoming everyone to this exciting celebration of new music and creativity.
Congratulations once again to all the selected composers!