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Dr. Eric Wood is an Associate Professor of Practice in the Department of Theory and Composition at the Conservatory of Music, University of Pacific. He has been a faculty member since 1998, teaching courses in Music History, Music Theory, and offering applied composition lessons. His teaching includes first-year written theory (Diatonic and Chromatic Harmony) and advanced courses like Advanced Analysis and Counterpoint.
Education:
- Bachelor of Music and Master of Music in Composition, University of Oregon
- Doctoral of Musical Arts in Composition, Boston University
Research & Compositions: Dr. Wood specializes in vocal music, including song cycles based on works by Shakespeare, Kenneth Patchen, e.e. cummings, and Pablo Neruda. Larger works include the opera Movieland Chatroom, the cantata O Golden Child, and symphonic wind ensemble pieces like The Wedding Procession of the Rag Doll and the Broom Handle and Who Was In It. Recent compositions include Quartet for clarinet, piano, cello, and percussion, and Planting Trees, a string quartet and tenor setting of Wendell Berry’s poetry.
Awards:
- Most Inspirational Professor (Conservatory student vote, 3 times)
Advising & Grants: No specific grants or student advising lists provided, though his role as a composition instructor likely involves mentoring students in creative projects.
Labs/Teams: No formal labs or interdisciplinary teams mentioned in available text.
