Sandy Nordahl

Sandy Nordahl is a Technical Director, Performance Facilities Manager, and Lecturer at the University of Northern Iowa (UNI) School of Music. He specializes in Music Technology, Audio for Theatre, and Electronic Music Composition, blending technical expertise with creative applications.

• Education: Master of Music (University of Oklahoma), Bachelor of Arts (University of Northern Iowa)
• Formerly served as Technical Director of the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center for over two decades
• Recipient of a scholarship in composition from the University of Oklahoma

Nordahl's research focuses on the intersection of music technology and multimedia performance, particularly electro-acoustic music and video works synchronized with live orchestral compositions. He has contributed to the field through technical system redesigns, software exploration (e.g., MAX/MSP), and artistic collaborations with renowned artists like B.B. King and Bela Fleck.

His professional achievements include managing $800,000+ in grants for facility upgrades and co-founding the electro-acoustic ensemble Data Stream, which has released three compact discs and performed across the Midwest. Nordahl has also written reviews for the Computer Music Journal and studied under Karlheinz Stockhausen in Germany.

Scientific Awards

• Scholarship in Composition, University of Oklahoma

As an educator, Nordahl mentors students through his teaching roles and ensemble work, while his technical leadership has supported over 250 annual events at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center. His career spans academia, performance engineering, and avant-garde music composition.