After her mother brought home a toy piano and her father brought home an IBM 5150 personal computer, it was only a matter of time before Kerry Cobuccio (b.1980) would dive into the worlds of music and video games. Inspired by the music she heard in the games she played, Kerry took up composing towards the end of high school. After getting experience in the game industry, she added sound design to her skillset. A native of New Hampshire, Kerry earned her bachelor’s degree in music theory from the University of New Hampshire and a master’s degree in music composition from the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities. She studied composition with Michael Annicchiarico, Andrew Boysen Jr, and Judith Lang Zaimont.

Kerry has written for band, orchestra, chamber ensembles, film scores and games. Her chamber music has been performed by members of Zeitgeist, International Contemporary Ensemble, Ensemble Dal Niente, and on KFAI in Minneapolis.  She has worked as a composer and sound designer with independent developers throughout the United States and Canada. She strives to create music that challenges the listener, while also keeping it accessible for those not familiar with contemporary music.

Kerry also has a love of teaching. She’s taught at The Summer Youth Music School, tutored through DESI, and taught courses at Schoolcraft College and Rio Hondo College. Topics include teaching clarinet, general music, history of rock and roll, music theory, and music composition. She also volunteered with Girl Scouts Greater Los Angeles to teach girls about game development.

Kerry adventures the world with her husband, Dave and their dog, Missile.