Liam R. Marchant
Liam calls on several facets of musical influence to share his own stories and the stories of lives that have touched him.
He actively writes for combos, woodwind chamber ensembles, orchestra, wind ensemble, and rock and pop groups. As founder of the band, Pumice Pocket, he continues to push the boundaries of instrumental funk, rock, and jazz fusion. Pulling from chamber music, Eʋe bell patterns, and early classical saxophone repertoire.
He has directed musical theater, written for film, produced 3 albums, and premiered works at The Common Tone Music Fest and North American Saxophone Alliance. As a teacher, he aims to always prepare a musician for their creative future. Whether music is a hobby or a potential career path, Liam finds resources and writes tailored exercises for all his students.
Liam plays piano, saxophone, bass, clarinet, and flute.
Awards & Honors
ASCAP Morton Gould Composition Competition Finalist (2023)
Rendezvous in the Park: Local Artist Showcase Winner (Pumice Pocket) (2022)
Emerging Artist Intern for Common Tone Music Festival (2022)
ASCAP Morton Gould Composition Competition Semi-Finalist (2022)
Ambrose Storytelling Fellow (2022)
Student Library Employee of the Year (2022)
Presser Scholar (2021)
Center for Digital Inquiry and Learning Summer Undergraduate Fellow (2021)
Gilman Scholar (2021)
Press
Inland 360 Pumice Pocket - No Soundtrack for Old Men (2022)
Pumice Pocket Interview Wazzu Record Room (2022)
Inland 360 (2021)
LHSOM Press Release (2021)
Contact me
liamrobert.marchant@gmail.com
+1 (208) 869-9799