Barnson is a native of Utah[1] and obtained his undergraduate degree from the Eastman School of Music.
[1] Barnson is the youngest recipient of a Barlow Commission[3] from the BYU College of Fine Arts and Communications.
He is currently an assistant professor of composition at Stony Brook University.
[4] Barnson's works have been performed by the following individuals / groups:[5] - Arditti String Quartet - Curtis Symphony Orchestra - The New York Virtuoso Singers - Members of Alarm Will Sound - Members of the Philadelphia Orchestra - Soprano Nicole Cabell - Countertenor Ian Howell - Academy Manson Ensemble, with conductor Simon Bainbridge[6] - Shouse Ensemble F-Plus[7]
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