The greatest stories are told with music.

From Ancient Greek epic poems and Korean Pansori ("story-singing art") to Hamilton and Star Wars, enduring narratives aren't just seen, they're felt.

The right score ignites a visceral connection with your story that words and imagery alone can’t achieve.

ἄειδε

[áeide] 

Ancient Greek.

imperative form of ἀείδω [aeídō], verb.

1. sing

2. tell the story

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meet erin

Erin Mays is a composer and musician who crafts compelling, narrative-driven scores for media and concert works across symphonic, electronic, and contemporary genres.

Drawing on decades of experience as an orchestral trumpet player, classical vocalist, and pop/rock bassist, Erin excels at translating a creator’s vision into a compelling musical language.

Erin is based in the Chicago area and has collaborated with filmmakers, musicians, choreographers, and other artists throughout the U.S. and Europe.

erin’s WORK

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film/tv/games

symphonic

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choral

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dance

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