ABOUT BRENT

New York-based musician Brent A. Morden has written for and led ensembles of various shapes and styles.

Currently in his fourth year of undergraduate music studies at Columbia University, Brent continues to champion his creative vision at Columbia and beyond.

IN THE PRESS

November 12, 2018: The Pale Blue merges noir fiction, music, and comedy in ‘Once Upon a Fortnight’

"The Pale Blue definitely achieved Morden’s aims. Nearly every scene presented the audience with a new complex adventure, successfully pairing the comedic and the compelling."

November 2, 2018: ArtistHop: Brent Morden, Heir Of Bernstein

"Your advice to aspiring artists in your field? Don’t just seek out opportunities: create them for yourself. Form concrete plans to fulfill your ambitions. Work hard. Learn how to communicate well with others. Speak your mind: let the world hear what you have to say. Champion yourself. Enjoy yourself."

November 17, 2017: The Pale Blue Blasts off with new space-Western musical comedy "Written in the Stars"

“A number of exaggerated personalities support the story of Nevada’s adventures. Brent Morden, CC ’19, stands out as the omnipresent barkeep who always has an eye on the action—just as long as it stays outside of his bar."

May 3, 2017: Columbia Undergraduate Composers Shine in Lerner C555

"Highlights from the first half include Jasper’s vibrant combination of siren and bells (such a visceral sound), Gabe’s interesting use of the alto flute’s lowest register (he paired it with the soprano’s melody, creating an earthy sound), and the slips and slurps of the flute and clarinet in Brent’s Primordial Utterances."