Timothy Polashek

Timothy Polashek is a Professor of Music Technology and Composition at Transylvania University, specializing in electro-acoustic music, interactive performance systems, and computational sound synthesis. He holds a D.M.A. from Columbia University (2002), M.A. from Dartmouth College (1996), and B.A. from Grinnell College (1994).

• Teaches courses including Audio Recording Technology, Music Cognition, and Computational Sound Synthesis.
• Research focuses on text/sound composition and audio synthesis, published in Leonardo Music Journal and Journal of the Society of Electro-Acoustic Music.
• Work featured internationally at festivals like the International Computer Music Conference and Icelandic Festival of Electronic Arts.

Polashek's compositions are released on Wood and Wire (Albany Records) and Electric Music Collective albums. His interactive music systems are cited in major academic references like The Oxford History of Western Music.