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Dr Ewan Stefani

Profile

My research interests lie in all forms of electronic music, free improvised music, and sound studies. I lecture in the areas of electronic/computer music, composition, and applied music technology.

Currently, I am undertaking research into the specific musical and technical issues that arise from the use of analogue synthesizers in contemporary musical practice.

As a composer and performer I have released a variety of collaborative and solo works that have been performed on BBC Radio 3 and at various national and international events.

I direct the Centre for Practice Research in the Arts (CePRA) based at the University of Leeds.

Responsibilities

  • Director, Centre for Practice Research in the Arts
  • UCU representative for Music

Research interests

  • Practice-based research, including collaborative practice
  • The use of synthesizers in contemporary musical practice
  • Multi-channel and site-specific sound installations
  • Computer music composition
  • Audiovisual composition
  • Free improvisation, particularly using electronic instruments
  • Sound in space and acousmatic sound theatre
  • Applied analogue and digital music technology
  • Applications of cognitive neuroscience research
  • Experimental audiovisual performance practice
  • Investigation of computer hardware and technology as musical instruments
  • Community-based analogue synthesizer ensembles
<h4>Research projects</h4> <p>Any research projects I'm currently working on will be listed below. Our list of all <a href="https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/dir/research-projects">research projects</a> allows you to view and search the full list of projects in the faculty.</p>

Qualifications

  • PhD
  • MMus
  • PGCLTHE
  • BA(Hons)
  • LLCM; ALCM

Professional memberships

  • ICMA
  • Sound and Music
  • Sonic Arts Forum

Student education

  • Composition (all levels);
  • MA Electronic & Computer Music Practice / Portfolio modules
  • Music in Practice: analogue synthesizer ensemble
  • Music Technology (all levels)
  • Applied Project
  • Dissertation

Research groups and institutes

  • Making Music
  • Music, Science and Technology

Current postgraduate research students

<h4>Postgraduate research opportunities</h4> <p>We welcome enquiries from motivated and qualified applicants from all around the world who are interested in PhD study. Our <a href="https://ahc.leeds.ac.uk/research-opportunities">research opportunities</a> allow you to search for projects and scholarships.</p>