Raised in a classical music environment where he learned to play cello and piano, Elliot Leung ’16 is passionate about composing, performing, and sharing music. These passions led Elliot from Hong Kong to Wheaton’s Conservatory of Music. 

“I compose music in my head every living moment,” Elliot says. 

Elliot has participated in and led music ensembles as a conductor and composer, produces music for Wheaton’s athletic department, and with the help of newly developed software, is able to create music in diverse genres. 

Commissioned by international clients to write different kinds of music, two summers ago Elliot helped score a feature film released in all major cinemas in Asia. His music has been broadcasted and performed in over 30 countries. Composer Marty O’Donnell ’77 has also befriended Elliot, and helps him navigate the video game and film industry. 

“Wheaton provides a customized education where you can build strong friendships with your professors,” Elliot says. “They have given me various perspectives on my works, and I’ve been able to develop different musical palates.”

NAME: ELLIOT LEUNG '16

MAJOR(S): MUSIC THEORY AND COMPOSITION

HOMETOWN: HONG KONG, SAR, CHINA

EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES: WHEATON SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

FUN FACT: ELLIOT’S PORTFOLIO OF COMPOSITIONS AND PRODUCTIONS IS AVAILABLE ON HIS WEBSITE, ELLIOTLEUNG.COM