Catherine Fields (b. 2000) is a composer and pianist with a diverse body of works for orchestra, choir, wind band, voice, piano, and various chamber ensembles. By way of melodic lyricism and an evocative timbral and harmonic palette, she seeks to transport her listeners into an experience. She is intrigued with the way music leads to deeper communication and understanding between people and aims to foster meaningful collaborations through her music. 

Catherine is currently pursuing a masters in composition at the University of Cincinnati College- Conservatory of Music where she studies with Michael Fiday and Douglas Knehans. She holds a bachelors from George Mason University where she studied composition with Mark Camphouse and piano with Anna Balakerskaia. She has received commissions from the Akropolis Reed Quintet, Massachusetts Institute of Technology Concert Band and the Waynesboro Symphony and composed select works for the American Festival Pops Orchestra, Mason Wind Symphony, Mason Percussion Ensemble, Hub New Music, and more. Additionally, Catherine is a contributing author to the book, The North American Wind Symphony (Inspiring a Renaissance in North American Music, Wind Band, and Instrumental Music Education), conceived and edited by Mark Camphouse and published by GIA.

When she is not composing, you might find her in the company of friends, hiking and exploring the outdoors, or singing in church choirs. She is also fascinated with the mind and brain and holds a minor in Neuroscience.