Brian Belet

Dr. Brian Belet is a Professor of Music in the School of Music and Dance at San José State University (SJSU), serving as Music Systems & Theory Area Coordinator and Music Minor Adviser. He holds a D.Mus.A. in Composition from the University of Illinois (1990), an M.M. (1983), and a B.M. in Music Composition & Theory from Arizona State University (1982).

• Education:
• Doctor of Musical Arts, Music Composition, University of Illinois, 1990
• Master of Music, Music Composition, University of Illinois, 1983
• Bachelor of Music, Music Composition & Theory, Arizona State University, 1982

His research focuses on contemporary composition, electro-acoustic music, and computer music. Publications include works in Contemporary Music Review, Organised Sound, and Proceedings of the International Computer Music Conference. He co-founded the ensemble SoundProof (2009) and performs on viola, bass, and live computer processing.

Advising and administrative roles include Music Minor Adviser and coordination of the Music Systems & Theory programs. His music is licensed through BMI and features on labels like Centaur, Capstone, and Innova.