Caleb Westby

Caleb Westby is a Lecturer in Music Technology at the University of California, Merced, within the Global Arts Studies Program of the School of Social Sciences, Humanities & Arts. He holds a Doctor of Musical Arts (D.M.A.) in Music Composition from the University of Oklahoma, alongside a Master of Music in Music Composition and a Bachelor of Music Education from Northern Arizona University.

Westby’s teaching spans institutions including Central Valley High School, Randall University, Reedley College, the University of Oklahoma, and Northwestern University. His research focuses on digital signal processing, sound in video games, electronic augmentation of acoustic instruments, and the historical intersection of music and the Cold War. His compositions have been featured internationally at events such as the International Computer Music Conference (ICMC), Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States (SEAMUS), and CONVERGENCE in the UK. Recent works include “Rhythm Changes You” and “Blues for Beth,” performed by the Merced College Jazz Band.

As a performer, he actively participates in ensembles like G Street Revolution and Class Act, specializing in reed instruments. He teaches courses in songwriting, recording studio techniques, music technology, and global popular music.

Westby’s advising and grant activities are not explicitly detailed, but his extensive teaching and performance background highlight his commitment to interdisciplinary arts education.