Kara Stacy Bedwell

Kara Stacy Bedwell (b. 1998) is an emerging composer based in Central Florida who graduated with a BA in Music Education from Florida Southern College and a MME from Florida State University. Most recently, Kara was the winner of the 2020 Raymond Brock Memorial Student Composer's Competition through the American Choral Directors Association. As a primarily choral composer, she prides herself in writing melodies and setting texts which are accessible and engaging for young performers.