Aaron Mencher writes “sophisticated and compelling” (Boston New Music Initiative) contemporary classical music. His practice explores the complex social relationships of music, art and technology. Currently, he is writing a brass quintet for Ensemble Apparat, and a violin solo for Sarah Saviet.

Recently, the Mivos Quartet premiered his piece “Articulate Particulate” for string quartet and generative score in collaboration with geologist Dr. Emily Chin. Additionally, his installation “Displacement” was recently presented at both Project [Blank] and UC San Diego. Previous collaborators include the St. Louis Symphony, Albany Symphony, Alarm Will Sound, violinist Patti Kilroy, cellist Dave Eggar, and many others. Aaron has also received recognition from organizations such as ASCAP, The American Modern Ensemble, The Boston New Music Initiative, NAfME, the European-American Musical Alliance, the American Prize, and the Metropolitan Youth Orchestra of New York.

In addition, he has worked on a variety of dramatic projects. He was the sound designer for Grippy Sock Vacation, a new play written by Beth Hyland, which premiered at the 2023 Wagner New Play Festival. Aaron has also scored a documentary directed by Katie Schnell, and the short film Maggephah directed by Atlanta-based filmmaker Brad McGaughey.

Aaron is currently a PhD student at the University of California San Diego. His teachers include Michelle Lou, Marcos Balter, Oscar Bettison, and Carolina Heredia.