David Z. Durant

David Z. Durant is a Professor of Music at the University of South Alabama, serving as Director of the Music Theory and Technology Program since 2003. A graduate of the University of Florida (BM, MM) and the University of Alabama (DMA), his work bridges classical composition with electroacoustic technologies.

• Bachelor of Music in Composition, University of Florida
• Master of Music in Composition and Theory, University of Florida
• Doctor of Musical Arts in Composition, University of Alabama

As both composer and performer, Durant specializes in:

• Electroacoustic music integration
• Advanced music theory pedagogy
• Recording and sequencing technologies
• Contemporary composition for diverse instruments
• Multimedia sound design
• Academic music education leadership

His recent compositions have been performed across international festivals including:

• International Computer Music Conference
• Sonorities Festival
• Society for Electroacoustic Music in the US

Featured collaborations include:

• Esther Lamneck (Tarogato performances)
• Peter Wood (Trumpet recordings)
• Thomas Rowell & Doreen Lee (Vocal premiere)

Technologically, Durant's work explores:

• 40-channel speaker array capabilities
• Digital soundfile integration
• Audio spatialization techniques
• Multimedia performance systems