Mary Ann Young – Award-Winning Cinematic Instrumental Composer & Worship Artist
ABOUT MARY ANN YOUNG
Mary Ann Young is a songwriter and composer who creates cinematic, emotionally driven instrumental music for film, television, and media. Her recent work has increasingly focused on cinematic instrumentals rooted in a neoclassical and ambient style of musical expression. She is currently focused on building a growing catalog of cinematic instrumental music for sync licensing opportunities.
INTERNATIONAL SONGWRITING RECOGNITION
Over the years, Mary Ann has had opportunities to travel, collaborate with gifted musicians, and share her music through interviews and songwriting contests. Several of her songs have received special recognition in these international contests. Recently in 2023, she achieved Semi-Finalist in the UK Songwriting Contest in the Love Songs category. In 2008, Mary Ann was recognized in the Great American Song Contest where she placed 5th in the Christian/Inspirational category. The following year in 2009, she placed 3rd in the Christian/Inspirational category, receiving an Outstanding Achievement in Songwriting Award for both years. In 2019, Mary Ann was named a Finalist in the Singer/Songwriter category in the Great American Song Contest.
SELECTED AWARDS AND SPECIAL CERTIFICATES
Mary Ann's award-winning songs are featured on her Home page. If you are interested, please click HERE to listen to this specific playlist.
Thank you so much for taking the time to learn more about Mary Ann. She would love to hear from you, especially if any of this music has blessed you. Just click HERE to let her know!
A Moment at the Piano - Improvised Composition…
Industry Professional Reviews of Mary Ann Young's Music…
“WHERE BIRDS CAN FLY” "The title is immediately intriguing, and you set it up aptly within the warmly compelling chorus - And the spiritual undertone of the poetic allegory beautifully distinguishes the theme. So, it's my pleasure to inform you that this song achieved finalist status. Congratulations - we wish you all the best in your songwriting pursuits. I hope we'll hear more from you in the years ahead. Keep writing, learning and pursuing your craft. " - Judge (Music Industry Professional) from Great American Song Contest 2019.
“WHERE BIRDS CAN FLY” (2nd Review) " What a beautiful song and the melody sets the perfect, serious mood for this emotional lyric...I think this song is compelling and I could see it working in a documentary film or TV show having to do with women in this situation... Thank you for writing this song. I think you're very gifted and I appreciate that you have important things to say through your music. " - Professional Screener at Taxi.com (Music Sync Licensing)
“A GREAT BIG WORLD” "This song displays wonderful songwriting talents - an engaging theme, potent lyrical imagery and excellent melodic structure. Rarely do I have the opportunity to hear such compassionate, emotionally resonant work...for goodness sake please keep writing and bringing beautiful songs into the world. Good luck with your music!" - Judge (Music Industry Professional) for Great American Song Contest 2009
“TO HAVE LOVED AND LOST” (Instrumental) "Contemplative, meditative, beautiful..." - Professional Screener at Taxi.com (Music Sync Licensing)
“THIRSTY (Psalm 42)” (Instrumental) "Beautiful and very meditative..." - Professional Screener at Taxi.com (Music Sync Licensing)
A Message from Mary Ann…
I want to say that I have been incredibly blessed over the years. More than anything, I want you to know that I cherish the opportunity to share my music with people like you all over the world.
I pray that God uses this music to minister to you right where you are in this life, and you leave my website having been encouraged by God in a special way.
Thank you so much for taking the time to listen and for your kind support.
~Mary Ann
For those who first believed in me…
Mom and Dad
I can't wait to see you again in Heaven some day. I can still hear your laughter and see you dancing together during those special family moments. I'll love you both forever.
~Mary Ann
Family is Forever
God has done some incredible miracles over the years. I will cherish each and every precious memory.
When it is all said and done, God remains by my side as my most wonderful, forever companion. I will love you all forever.
Your daughter and forever sis,
Mary Ann