Ewan East

Ewan East is a PhD Researcher at York St John University's School of the Arts, specializing in contemporary music composition. His research focuses on the intersection of streaming technology and creative composition, particularly using shuffling algorithms to generate variable musical outcomes. He also explores connections between music and mental health through his compositions.

Key achievements include receiving the Ann Green Prize for Contribution to University Music in 2019. His teaching experience spans secondary music education (Key Stages 3-5) and university-level career pathway lectures at York St John University.

Research highlights:

• Master's project: Composition of 10 piano pieces representing depression symptoms
• Current PhD: Streaming services as interactive composition tools