Ethan Booher

Ethan Booher is a composer-performer from Knoxville, Tennessee, who is driven by a love for music that feels alive. His creative practice centers on writing new music that energizes performers and audiences alike, with an emphasis on idiomatic and fun writing.

He holds a B.M. in Percussion Performance from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, and is currently pursuing a M.M. in Composition at NYU Steinhardt. His background as a percussionist is critical in his approach to composition, both in how he thinks about rhythm and in his interest in the physical, performative side of music-making. He often works with electronics, using Ableton Live and Max/MSP to build backing tracks and live electronic elements in his music. 

Ethan has premieres with The University of Tennessee Percussion Ensemble (2022), Indiana University Percussion Ensemble (2025).