Ashton Cartwright (b. 2001) is a composer and multi-instrumentalist from Denton, Texas. He began composing music in middle school and has arranged and performed pieces for his high school jazz combo and high school string orchestra. He has been recognized at a state level for compositions through the John H. Guyer PTSA and at a national level as a recipient of the John Philip Sousa award. Ashton has performed at the Western International Band Clinic in Seattle, Washington, and the Music for All Festival in Indianapolis, Indiana. He currently studies at The University of Texas at Austin.