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Miles Jefferson Friday is an Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at San Antonio (UTSA), affiliated with the College of Liberal and Fine Arts, Department of Music. His creative practice integrates music composition, sound art, and technology to establish communities where sound facilitates critical inquiry through tangible, interdisciplinary exploration.
Education:
- D.M.A. in Music Composition, Cornell University (2023)
- M.F.A. in Music Composition, Cornell University (2021)
- M.A. in Music Composition, Eastman School of Music (2018)
- B.M. in Music Composition, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music (2016)
Research Interests: Friday’s work spans Music Composition, Sound Art, and Sound Installation, emphasizing Electro-acoustic & Computer Music and Acoustic Ecology. He investigates auditory reception, reimagines instruments as mutable objects, and develops methodologies for equitable sound-based practices across acoustic, electronic, digital, and installation media. His approach dissolves traditional boundaries, framing composition as a dynamic framework for artistic experimentation.
Scientific Awards:
- ASCAP Morton Gould Young Composer Award
- Twisted Spruce Symposium Composition Competition Prize
- Otto R. Stahl Memorial Award
- Wayne Brewster Barlow Prize
- Kuttner String Quartet Composition Competition
- Robert Avalon Young Composer Competition
Professional Contributions: Friday’s works have been performed internationally by ensembles such as the Fifth House Ensemble (USA), Momenta String Quartet (USA), and Moscow Contemporary Music Ensemble (Russia). His acousmatic works and multimedia installations have been exhibited at festivals including the International Computer Music Conference (Ireland & China) and SEAMUS Conference (USA).
