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Dr Ewan Stefani

  • Position: Associate Professor
  • Areas of expertise: Electronic music; synthesizer studies; improvisation; computer music; soundscape; sound diffusion; applied music technology; analog synthesizers; acoustic ecology; audiovisual sonic art
  • Email: E.J.Stefani@leeds.ac.uk
  • Phone: +44(0)113 343 2605
  • Location: 1.08 12 Cavendish Road
  • Website: Ewan Stefani (bandcamp) | Ewan Stefani (Soundcloud) | ORCID

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, analog synthesizer ensemble, 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.

I direct the Leeds Analogue Synthesizer Ensemble, and I run projects with the Recon community-based synthesizer ensemble.

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.

My fixed-medium compositions are either computer-based acousmatic works or made to be performed with video, exploring audio-visual interactions.

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

  • I currently supervise two PGR (PhD) researchers in the area of music technology & education
  • I currently supervise two PGR (PhD) researchers in the area of electroacoustic composition
  • Practice-based research, including collaborative practice
  • The use of analogue (analog) synthesizers in contemporary musical practice
  • Synthesizer studies
  • Composing for analogue (analog) synthesizer ensembles
  • Multi-channel and site-specific sound installations
  • Computer music composition
  • Audiovisual compositions
  • 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
  • Sonic arts communities
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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
  • Analogue Synthesizer Ensemble (Music in Practice)
  • Music Technology (all levels)
  • Applied Project
  • Dissertation

Drop-in hours (2019-20):

Semester 1

Thursdays and Fridays at 12pm-1pm during term time.

Semester 2

Mondays 11am-12pm; Wednesdays 12pm-1pm during term time.

Research groups and institutes

  • Making Music
  • Music, Science and Technology

Current postgraduate researchers

<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://phd.leeds.ac.uk">research opportunities</a> allow you to search for projects and scholarships.</p>