Elaine Hagenberg (b. 1979) is an American composer whose music is performed by choirs and ensembles around the world. Best known for her choral compositions, she combines lyrical melodies, rich harmonies and vivid musical imagery with texts drawn from both historic and contemporary sources. Her music, including the acclaimed choral-orchestral work Illuminare, is characterised by warmth, expressive depth and a distinctive sense of light and hope.