ERICSSON HATFIELD
Ericsson Hatfield is a composer, violinist, artistic director, and educator. He is currently a PhD candidate in music theory at McGill University, studying under Dr. Peter Schubert with a focus on canon, invertible counterpoint, and mathematical models in music. As a composer, Ericsson specializes in music for ensemble and voice, earning recognition and prizes in both fields.
In 2022, he co-founded Insight Chamber Players in San Francisco with Leah Froyd. This non-profit organization is dedicated to presenting concerts in intimate venues that are both educational and supportive of local performers and composers. As an educator, Ericsson has been active in various roles, including teaching counterpoint, theory, and aural skills at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music Pre-College and Continuing Education Division. Additionally, he served as the theory and aural skills instructor for the Premier Ensemble at the San Francisco Girls Chorus.
Ericsson holds an M.A. in Music Composition from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where he studied under David Conte. He first met Conte in 2017 while attending the European American Musical Alliance (EAMA) program in Paris. He earned a B.A. in Violin Performance from New York University (NYU), studying with Cyrus Beroukhim, Stephanie Chase, Gregory Fulkerson, and Radim Kresta. Ericsson also attended the prestigious Meadowmount School of Music for three summers, where he studied violin with Sally Thomas, Ann Setzer, and Steven Rochen.
In addition to his academic and compositional achievements, Ericsson remains an active teacher and performer, bringing his expertise to students and audiences alike.
Awards
• 2022 San Francisco Conservatory of Music 15th Biennial Choral Composition Competition – First Place
• 2022 The Capital Hearings Young Composers Competition
• 2020 Kristen Pankonin Award in Art Song – First Place
