Lauren Biggs is a composer and musician creating lush, vocal-driven music.
Lauren Biggs (2002) is a composer, producer, and mezzo-soprano currently based in Houston, Texas, where she is pursuing a Master of Music in Composition at Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music. Originally from Anchorage, Alaska, she grew up listening to a wide range of music, including contemporary Christian music, Russian folk music, jazz, R&B, film scores, and video game soundtracks. She began her musical life as a trombonist in her school’s jazz and concert bands, later leading worship at church and producing and releasing music under the pseudonym Laureli Amadeus.
While pursuing her BM in Composition at Azusa Pacific University, Lauren developed a particular passion for vocal and choral music. Her works have been performed by the Cal State Fullerton University Singers, directed by Rob Istad, at the 2024 Western Region ACDA conference; the APU Bel Canto Women’s Choir, directed by Brandon DiNoto; the Kosovo Philharmonic Choir, directed by Hajrullah Syla; Quintessence, directed by Matthew Greer; and Los Angeles-based choir voicesLA, directed by John Sutton.
Her compositional style has been described by friends as ethereal, innovative, and historically detailed. Her musical influences include composers Georgy Sviridov, Ēriks Ešenvalds, and Ravel, as well as the musical traditions that shaped her upbringing.
Lauren’s goal as a composer is to tell meaningful stories, spread joy through collaborative music-making, and to create and share her art as an act of reverence to a higher power.
"Working with Lauren was a joy because she is an excellent communicator, very professional, extremely organized, and entirely dedicated to creating meaningful music. She met with me to discuss the range and musical characteristics that sit well in my voice and worked tirelessly to design a piece that would both suit my voice and remain true to the text. The end product beautifully captured the meaning and mood of the selected poetry."
- Macy Vinther, soprano
“Lauren is the most dedicated musician and composer I have ever met. She spends hours each day pouring her heart out into perfecting each composition, and treats everyone who works with her with the utmost respect and kindness. I have had the honor to sing on one of her compositions and I was in awe of the detail she put into every measure. If you give Lauren a task, she will do it with excitement.”
- Mikey Loera, baritone
“There are a few composers that I have come to know and respect over the years for their consistently imaginative choral compositions and interpretations. In their hands, choral music is transformed into choral art. These are the composers that by their sheer creative constancy, lead me to look and review anything that has their name on it. With "Be Wise and Treasure Love," Lauren Biggs has moved into that realm for me. I want to look at everything that comes out of her creative mind, heart, and imagination.”
— Dr. John Sutton, Professor at Azusa Pacific University – Dept. of Music; Artistic Director, voices/LA
“Lauren Biggs has a work ethic like no other. Her ability to create meaningful music is inspiring. Not only does she have the skills but also the experience necessary to thrive thanks to multiple exposure opportunities she has been showcased in.”
- Autumn Jessel, soprano
“Lauren Biggs’ Ubi Caritas et Amor (Deus ibi Est) is a thrilling and fresh interpretation of the famous Gregorian Chant. Collaborating with the composer on this piece was both fun and insightful, as she truly crafted this piece for our ensemble. Choirs performing this work can expect a challenging yet rewarding process including soaring melodies, beautifully clashing harmonies, and exciting percussion parts for players and singers to participate. Biggs’ composition has established her as a composer to watch in this current season of choral music.”
— Brandon Di Noto, M.M. - Commissioning Conductor, Azusa Pacific University Bel Canto Women’s Choir