Graduate of the New England Conservatory, MM '86 and the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, BM '76. Martin is a composer of broad ranging musical experience with a catalog of works including music for symphony orchestra, wind ensemble, chorus, chamber music and works for solo keyboard. Since 1994 many of his works also include music for traditional Japanese instruments. His music has been performed throughout the U.S., Europe and Japan. Awards for his music include a Certificate of Excellence from the International Center for Japanese Culture in Japan, Massachusetts Cultural Council Artist Award, a prize from the New England Reed Trio International Composition Competition and a Bryant Fellowship from Harvard University.