Musicatlas
Music
Eclecto-synthesis. Integration of vernacular styles into a broader framework. Interest in algorithmic processes and meta-composition. Also write very accessible, mainstream ‘gebrauchtmusik’.
Life
Began musical training by studying piano. Was exposed to electronic instruments while in high school in 1970, and became infatuated with a wide variety of musical styles, progressive rock on the one hand, and Penderecki on the other. Was swept up in the latter part of the hippie generation after high school, and started hitchhiking around the country, landing in Texas, California, and finally returning to Tennessee for a brief time. Was invited by an acquaintance met while in Calif. to travel to New York to play keyboards for a new Rock Opera called "Trilemma" in 1976/77. Soon thereafter decided to continue with musical education, so began studies at Manhattan School of Music with Elias Tanenbaum. Interest in electronic music was paramount, thanks to Tanenbaum influence. Graduated in 1983. Continued studies at Columbia University with Jack Beeson and George Edwards. Also became interested in computer music there. Received DMA in Music Composition from Columbia in 1992. Website has complete listing of compositions and performances. Currently working full time for Ernst & Young, providing original music and audio services. Also teaching at the Interactive Telecommunications Program, Tisch School of the Arts, New York University: classes in Digital audio, MIDI, etc.