Mahir Cetiz

Mahir Cetiz is a Core Lecturer in Music Humanities at Columbia University, specializing in contemporary music composition and performance. His career spans multiple continents, with academic training in Turkey and the U.S., and performances by leading ensembles such as the BBC Symphony Orchestra and New York Philharmonic.

• Education
  • Bachelor of Music in Performance (Ankara State Conservatory, 1998)
  • Master of Music in Composition (University of Memphis)
  • Master of Music in Conducting (Hacettepe University, Turkey)
  • Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Composition (Columbia University)

Cetiz’s compositional focus includes acoustic ensembles of varying sizes and solo instrumental works. He actively performs as a conductor and pianist, championing new music.

• Key Collaborations
  • Studied composition with Fabien Lévy, Tristan Murail, and Fred Lerdahl
  • Performed by renowned ensembles: International Contemporary Ensemble, SO Percussion, BBC Philharmonic, and others

Notable recognition includes the 2017 Guggenheim Fellowship, highlighting his contributions to contemporary music.