LONDON SCHOLLE

Composer and accordionist London Scholle creates music rooted in folk traditions, colorful timbres, and evocative narrative. His deep commitment to storytelling is evident in how he blends classical and vernacular music to craft evocative musical soundscapes. Recent performances of his music have featured ensembles such as the Southbank Quartet and the CCM Graduate Brass Quintet, as well as soloists including Anna Dunlap, KayCee Galano, Isaac Reynaga and Gabrielle Sewell. His music has also been featured in new music series such as New Downbeat and Flight88. Recently premiered works include pieces for solo harp, solo viola, violin duet, brass quintet, string quintet, and a duet for accordion and clarinet.

London is continually seeking to forge interdisciplinary works of art. Recent collaborations include working with ballerinas at Texas Christian University to create music for their senior showcase, collaborating with filmmakers to compose engaging film scores, and even working with restaurateurs to compose music unique to their establishments. London thrives in the creative swirl of ideas that emanates from partnering with artists of all mediums. 

In addition to composition, London’s collaborative spirit extends to performance. An avid accordionist, he has performed with the Cincinnati Pops Orchestra and the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra, and regularly performs as both a soloist and a chamber musician throughout America. London’s relationship with the accordion informs all aspects of his musical life. By constantly researching and performing world folk music, he is never without inspiration for his compositions. 

This same passion for connecting with others shapes his teaching. London started the “Composition Lab” Summer Program in 2025 at the Immanuel School of Music. In this program, he taught high school students how to compose concert music and gave them the chance to have their pieces performed live by the faculty. By the end of the program, the students not only wrote music, but found their compositional voice and were able to communicate in a new way. London is also an avid accordion teacher and works hard to teach, destigmatize, and compose for the accordion.

London is currently pursuing his M.M. in Music Composition at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, where he studies with Sky Macklay. He earned his B.A. in Film Scoring from the Berklee College of Music. London looks forward to continuing his musical life of composing, teaching, performing, and, most importantly, working with other visionaries to create art that the world never knew they needed.