Andrew Davis

Andrew Davis is an Assistant Professor of Music Technology & Creation at Ursinus College, where he has served since 2022. A composer, electric guitarist, and pianist from Columbia, MD, he merges acoustic and electroacoustic music with a background in popular and classical genres.

Education:

• B.A. in Music from Yale University
• M.M. in Music Composition from the University of Texas at Austin (2012)
• PhD in Music Composition from the University of Pennsylvania (2017)
• M.S. in Computer Science from Stanford University (2018)

Davis’s research explores genre fusion, electroacoustic experimentation, and interdisciplinary applications of music technology. His work bridges technical innovation (via computer science) with traditional composition, emphasizing collaborative and cross-genre aesthetics.

His compositions have been performed by ensembles like the JACK Quartet, Alarm Will Sound, and the University of Texas New Music Ensemble. Performances include festivals such as the TUTTI Festival, RED NOTE Music Festival, and SEAMUS. He has held residencies at Atlantic Center for the Arts and ACRE.

Scientific Awards:

• ASCAP Honors
• BMI Honors
• The Lyra Society Honors
• ISCM-Texas Honors

Davis teaches courses in Music Technology I/II, Songwriting, Foundations of Music Theory, and the Capstone Research Seminar in Music Technology and Creation. He advises students like Gianna Daiuto ’26, who is creating a musical combining music, theater, and creative writing.