Daniel Palkowski

Daniel Palkowski is a composer and professor specializing in composition, electronic music, and audio technology. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts from Columbia University (1992) and a Bachelor of Music from Manhattan School of Music. His professional roles include Professor at New York University (1991–2007), Video Editor/Audio Engineer at Ernst & Young (1997–present), and composer for projects like STUFF: The Emperor’s New Clothes. His expertise spans video production, audio engineering, and live performance technologies.

• Education: Columbia University (DMA, 1992), Manhattan School of Music (BM, 1983).
• Key Skills: Adobe Suite, Pro Tools, live sound engineering, webcasting, multichannel music composition.

His research interests focus on integrating digital sound, electronic music, and multimedia performance. Notable works include the 24 Fugues in Diverse Styles and the electronic music CD Electria. Awards include Axiem Awards for music and sound design, and recognition from ASCAP.

Current projects include scoring Charlotte Chorpenning’s The Emperor’s New Clothes and producing audiovisual content for Ernst & Young. He maintains a studio in Irvington, NY, and actively contributes to academic and industry communities.