Biography

Henry Smith (b. 2006) is a self-taught composer from Omaha, Nebraska. Using only the resources he could access online, Smith began his compositional journey during his freshman year of high school at the age of 14. Over the next several years, he would hone his craft into what it is today. His music has garnered praise and support from both audiences and performers alike. His piece Where It Rains Diamonds was debuted by the Millard West Wind Ensemble at the 63rd Annual Nebraska State Bandmaster's Association Concert Band Convention, and later performed at the finale concert for the Association of Concert Band's Omaha Regional Connection by the Nebraska Wind Symphony. Although he has taught himself up until this point, Smith attributes all of his accomplishments to his family, friends, and band directors, who have given him unwavering support in all of his musical endeavors.

Smith is attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln where he is majoring in Music Education with an emphasis in Composition.