About keck music
Making music that redefines the sonic landscape of concert music
Bring the sound of cinema to your favorite concert hall
As a film composer, my mission is to bring the evocative sonic landscape of film music to concert halls, highlighting and celebrating the musical depth percussion has to offer.
Keck Music brings a fresh voice to the percussion repertoire that aims to redefine the genre of classical music.
Austin Keck is an accomplished American percussionist and composer based in Rochester, NY, specializing in contemporary solo and chamber music. With a deep passion for pushing the boundaries of classical percussion, Keck’s musical journey has been marked by notable achievements and a commitment to innovation.
As a dedicated performer, Keck has had the privilege of performing worldwide. He has been invited to perform as a soloist in esteemed events, including the IPEA International Percussion Competition 2023, as well as the Music for All Summer Symposium in Indianapolis, Indiana, and the National Percussion Festival, both held in Indianapolis.
Keck’s creative spirit extends to his role as a composer, where he strives to expand the horizons of classical percussion and explore the integration of electronic elements into his works. In November 2022, his groundbreaking composition, Passage to an Uncharted World, premiered at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention, performed by the Eastman Percussion Ensemble. Similarly, his recent composition, Evanescence, commissioned by 3D Percussion, made its debut in October 2023 at the IPEA International Percussion Competition in Shanghai, China. Additionally, Keck’s composition Reversion, commissioned by pax duo, was first performed at Indiana Wesleyan University in November 2022, highlighting his commitment to contemporary musical expression.
Austin Keck's journey in the world of music has been marked by several accolades, including first prizes at the Great Plains International Marimba Competition in 2019 and 2016, and the top spot in the 2019 Yamaha Young Performing Artist Competition. He also holds the esteemed Performer's Certificate from the Eastman School of Music. Beyond his classical pursuits, Keck has contributed his talents to the Santa Clara Vanguard Drum and Bugle Corps, earning recognition in the form of two Fred Sanford percussion caption awards and winning gold and silver medals at the Drum Corps International World Championships in 2017 and 2018.
Keck earned his Bachelor of Music with a minor in Audio and Music Engineering from the prestigious Eastman School of Music and is currently pursuing a Master of Music in Contemporary Media and Film Composition at the same institution. His aspiration is to bridge the worlds of concert music and visual compositions through his work.
Austin Keck is a Malletech Performing Artist.