ABOUT
Madelynn M is a composer, conductor, engraver, and arranger. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music Composition from Western Michigan University. With interest in composing for different ensembles, styles, and mediums, she finds storytelling an integral part of her creative process. She finds most joy when composing for orchestra, mixed chamber ensembles, and for media. With a visual arts background, Madelynn has an immense enthusiasm for animation and its diversity. She is deeply passionate about the relationship of musical and visual arts. One of her goals is to apply her collaboration and composition skills to create original scores for film and other visual and multimedia projects. Inspired by the compelling relationship between musical and visual storytelling, she seeks to create music that enhances the narrative experience. Madelynn wants to create music with which others can relate to and find a story within for themselves.
Madelynn has demonstrated leadership within her program, working closely with professors to help foster a welcoming composition community while continually expanding her musical expertise and creative abilities. She has studied composition with Dr. David Colson, Dr. Richard Adams, Dr. Carter Rice, and Dr. Lisa Coons.
Madelynn was awarded the Multimedia Arts Technology/Composition Area Scholarship while attending Western Michigan University. In the summer of 2026, Madelynn was welcomed to participate as an auditor at the Los Angeles Film Conducting Incentive's: Modern Conductor Workshop. Here she learned from and observed the teaching of Angel Velez and Jorge Mester.
When she’s not composing, Madelynn stays connected with her musical pursuits through many other activities. This includes her passion for conducting. She hopes to combine these related elements throughout her career. Additionally, she has avid experience with arts administration from her time at WMU.
Outside of her professional work, she is a passionate animal lover and enjoys spending time outdoors, often taking walks through her and her husband’s favorite park. Madelynn adores dogs and often spends time with the family horses.
