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 and Science

<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>