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Eric Chasalow is the Irving Fine Professor of Music at Brandeis University, where he directs the Brandeis Electro-Acoustic Music Studio (BEAMS). He holds a DMA from Columbia University, studied at the New England Conservatory of Music, and is a Bates College alumnus. His work bridges electronic and acoustic music, emphasizing genre-defying composition and community advocacy.
Education:
- Bates College (Alumnus)
- New England Conservatory of Music (Studies)
- Columbia University (DMA, under Mario Davidovsky)
Chasalow’s research focuses on electronic music composition, sound art, and interdisciplinary practices. He co-curated the Video Archive of Electroacoustic Music (housed at the Library of Congress) and has been recognized by the John Simon Guggenheim Foundation, the New York Foundation for the Arts, and multiple awards from the Koussevitzky Music Foundation, Fromm Foundation, and American Academy of Arts & Letters. His music has been performed globally by ensembles like Talea Ensemble, Ensemble Phoenix, and the Boston Modern Orchestra Project.
Awards:
- John Simon Guggenheim Foundation Fellowship
- New York Foundation for the Arts Award
- Koussevitzky Music Foundation Awards (2)
- Fromm Foundation at Harvard Awards (2)
- American Academy of Arts & Letters Awards (2)
As a mentor, he advocates for artists and nurtures composers. His legacy includes the Eric Chasalow Collection at the Library of Congress (established 2009), reflecting his contributions to music history and preservation.
