Clark William Lawlor (b. 1980) is a software engineer and award-winning choral composer based near Salt Lake City, Utah.

His recent accolades include:

• First Prize, 2023 International Contest of Choral Composition University of Alcala (Spain) (Mariposa)

• Winner, 2023 Utah ACDA Choral Composing Competition (Morning Song)

• Finalist, 2023 Ensemble Altera Composition Competition (Morning Song)

• Winner, 2023 NDSU Edwin Fissinger Choral Composition Prize (The World’s Wanderers)

Despite his recent successes, Clark is somewhat of a newcomer to the choral composing scene. Although he studied music at the University of Utah in the early 2000s, Clark dropped out before earning a degree to pursue a more “responsible” career. With the pressures of attending business school, building a career, and supporting a growing family, Clark took a long hiatus from music. He had all but lost his dream of a music career until 2022 when, after over 15 years away, Clark decided to join a local choir, and shortly thereafter began composing choral music again.

In his first year, Clark has written over a dozen choral compositions, and has been the recipient of multiple awards. His works have been well received on his YouTube channel, and he recently signed on with a promising new publisher, Endeavor Music, and is excited to be a part of their growth.

In addition to writing music, Clark enjoys pickleball and spending time with his wife and 5 children.