Joshua Groffman

Joshua Groffman is an Associate Professor and Chair of the Music Department at Southern Connecticut State University. A composer and researcher, his work explores the intersection of sound, place, and the natural world, with a focus on New York's Hudson Valley.

• Academic Role: Chairperson of Music, Southern Connecticut State University
• Teaching: Specializes in Music Technology & Composition

Research Interests include ecomusicology, soundscapes, and music of place. His projects examine environmental politics through sound, historical connections between nature and music, and interdisciplinary pedagogical approaches.

Publication Highlights demonstrate his focus on environmental communication, music theory pedagogy, and soundscape studies. Key themes include the Hudson Valley's acoustic ecology, collaborative learning techniques, and the ideological dimensions of natural sound representation.

Creative Activity features the opera Halcyon (commissioned by Vital Opera) and chamber recitals addressing ecological themes. His work One Quiet Plunge explores deep listening in natural environments.

Grants & Fellowships include CSU-AAUP Research Grants, Faculty Development Grants, and sustainability initiatives. He actively engages in POGIL pedagogy and interdisciplinary conferences on music, environment, and public history.