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John Gibson serves as Associate Professor of Music specializing in Electronic and Computer Music Composition and Director of the Center for Electronic and Computer Music at Indiana University's Jacobs School of Music.
His academic credentials include:
- B.A. in Music from Princeton University (1982)
- Ph.D. in Music from Princeton University (2004)
Gibson's creative research centers on electronic music composition that integrates real-time software-generated electronic sound with instrumental performers. He maintains a focus on harmonic color and rhythmic pulsation while blending influences from contemporary classical, jazz, funk, and electronica traditions. His work often features custom software development for live performance contexts, reflecting his background as a rock guitarist and timbral innovator.
His distinguished awards include:
- Guggenheim Fellowship
- Charles Ives Scholarship from the American Academy and Institute of Arts and Letters
- Paul Jacobs Memorial Fund Commission from the Tanglewood Music Center
- Camargo Foundation residency
- Atlantic Center for the Arts Master Artist (2017)
Gibson has held previous teaching positions at the University of Virginia, Duke University, and the University of Louisville. As Director of the Center for Electronic and Computer Music, he oversees institutional resources and initiatives supporting electronic music research, performance, and interdisciplinary collaboration. His professional activities include regular performances at international festivals and venues spanning from Beijing's D-22 punk club to Venice's Palazzo Pisani.
