Christopher Stark

Christopher Stark is Associate Professor of Composition at Washington University, specializing in hybrid acoustic-electronic music. His compositions integrate traditional instruments with digital soundscapes, performed globally by ensembles including Los Angeles Philharmonic and St. Louis Symphony.

Major works include Cascade for orchestra/electronics, film score for Sundance-featured Novitiate, and chamber pieces like Other Pines. Awards include Guggenheim Fellowship, Copland House residency, and Fromm Foundation commission.

Teaching emphasizes experimental composition techniques. Recent premieres include Rampike at Cornell (2024) and Fire Ecologies with Unheard-of Ensemble.