The music of composer Hendel Almétus (Ph.D. music composition ‘14) has been described as “vividly virtuosic and quietly meditative” (San Francisco Classical Voice). He has received commissions from distinguished artists, ensembles and institutions, including Earplay, Empyrean Ensemble, guitarist Dieter Hennings, Arizona State University, and the Kodachrome saxophone quartet. He has written for prominent artists including soprano Tony Arnold, guitarist Magnus Andersson, and ensembles such as Alarm Will Sound, Wet Ink Ensemble, Meridian Brass, and the One Art Ensemble.

His residencies have included the BAU Institute at Camargo Foundation in Cassis, France; Freie Universität’s International Summer program in Berlin, Germany; and the Wellesley Composers Conference in Boston. The composition “Rencontre” from his Rêves Transcendants for soprano and chamber ensemble, performed by Tony Arnold and the Composers Conference chamber ensemble, was featured on WQXR classical radio. His saxophone quartet, Luminous, written for Kodachrome, was featured at the North American Saxophone Alliance conference.