Kevin Li
Adjunct Faculty, Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Chinese American composer and conductor Kevin Xing Ru Li (b. 1997) creates lush, emotionally expressive music that invites listeners on a captivating journey, allowing them to explore and reflect on the beauty of life. His compositions blend diverse cultural influences, including Chinese folk, American jazz, and European classical music. In 2023, he won The American Prize in Instrumental Chamber Music and received commissions from the Seven Hills Symphony Orchestra for the 2022/23 season. As a conductor, he has worked with the CCM Concert Orchestra and the Seven Hills Symphony Orchestra, performing his works. He also served as the assistant conductor for the CCM 2023 production of Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty ballet. His film score for the indie film Margie’s Christmas Eve won the Florence Film Award for Best Original Score, Tuscany, Italy, 2021, and made it to the Finalist of Best Soundtrack at the Oniros Film Awards – New York, NY, 2021. Currently, he is pursuing a Doctoral degree in composition with a minor in orchestral conducting at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM). For more information, visit www.kevin-x-li.com.