Brooke Joyce

Brooke Joyce serves as Professor of Music and Co-Head of the Music Department at Luther College, where he also holds the position of Composer-in-Residence. His work has gained international recognition with performances by prestigious ensembles including the Indianapolis Symphony, Cincinnati Symphony, and St. Petersburg Chamber Philharmonic.

• Ph.D. in Composition from Princeton University
• M.M. in Composition from Cleveland Institute of Music
• B.M. in Theory/Composition, summa cum laude, from Lawrence University

Professor Joyce's research focuses on contemporary composition across multiple genres, with particular emphasis on chamber music, orchestral works, electro-acoustic music, and musical theater. His compositions have been critically acclaimed as 'vividly pictorial' and 'exceptionally gripping,' reflecting his distinctive voice in modern classical music. He has released the critically acclaimed CD Waves of Stone on the Innova label and created significant works including MIRROR/ΚΑΘΡΈΠΤΗΣ (2022), The Revelation of St. Julian (2006), and rocks, rivers, earth and sky (2006).

• Joseph Bearns Prize recipient
• Wayne Peterson Prize winner
• Darius Milhaud Award recipient
• Multiple citations from National Federation of Music Clubs
• ASCAP awards and recognition

As an educator, Professor Joyce directs the composition program at Luther College, teaching courses in composition, electro-acoustic music, and ethical decision-making. He co-leads the 'Music in the Shape of a Pear' concert series that showcases student and faculty compositions each semester. His mentorship emphasizes practical composition experience, professional development, and building a substantial portfolio by graduation.

Professor Joyce maintains an active presence in the composition community through his personal website (https://brookejoyce.com) and continues to create new works that push the boundaries of contemporary classical music.