Dale Sakamoto (b. 1989) is a composer and software developer originally from and currently residing in Southern California. He received his Master’s in Music from Baylor University and Doctorate in Musical Arts from Arizona State University. As a Doctoral Candidate residing in Arizona, he wrote several original pieces for local ensembles including the ASU Herberger Chorus, Musical Nova Orchestra, Red Mountain High School Women’s Chorus, Desert Ridge Junior High Boys’ Chorus, and many more. The joy of his life was seeing his choral piece Ubi Caritas performed at Carnegie Hall. He now spends his days writing code alongside music and loves going to musicals or just sitting on the couch with his wife and dog. His music is published with Walton, Zintzo Music, and Leading Tones Music.

Website: www.dalesakamoto.com