Anthony Paul De Ritis

Anthony Paul De Ritis is a Professor and former Chair (2003-2015) of the Music Department at Northeastern University's College of Arts, Media and Design. He holds courtesy appointments in the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Group (D’Amore-McKim School of Business) and Asian Studies (College of Social Sciences and Humanities). As a composer, he blends Western classical traditions with Chinese instruments and electronic elements, creating works like Devolution: A Concerto for DJ and Symphony Orchestra and Pop Concerto.

• Education
• B.A. in Music, Bucknell University
• M.M. in Electronic Music Composition, Ohio University
• Ph.D. in Music Composition, University of California, Berkeley
• MBA in High-Tech, Northeastern University

De Ritis’ research focuses on music composition, symphonic literature, design thinking, and cultural diplomacy. His works often integrate technology and global traditions, exemplified by collaborations with DJ Spooky and Chinese musicians. His 2018 Albany Records collection spans 25 years of electroacoustic innovation.

His compositions have been performed at prestigious venues including Carnegie Hall, UNESCO headquarters, and the University of Hong Kong. Notable awards include the Distinguished Alumni Award from Ohio University (2006) and a Fulbright Senior Research Scholar grant (2011). He co-edits the Journal of Global Media and China and collaborates with luminaries like Tan Dun as a "Special Professor" at China Conservatory of Music.