David Rafferty

David Rafferty is an Associate Professor in the Department of the Arts at The American University in Cairo (AUC). He holds a PhD in Music from McGill University's Schulich School of Music, a Master of Music in Advanced Composition from the Royal College of Music (RCM), and a BA in Philosophy from Mount Allison University.

• Education
  • Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy, Mount Allison University
  • Master of Music - Advanced Composition, Royal College of Music (2009-2010)
  • Doctor of Music, Schulich School of Music, McGill University (2013-2018)

His research focuses on the intersection of technology and music practices, with specific interests in real-time performance, pedagogical strategies for music technology, spatialization in recording and performance, and audio signal processing.

• Scientific Awards
  • Cobbett and Hurlestone Prize for Composition (RCM)
  • Graduate Excellence Fellowship (McGill University)

Rafferty has taught courses in Digital Composition, Advanced Digital Composition, and Video Production at McGill University. He collaborated with sound engineer George Massenburg to develop the Schulich School of Music's video production area.