Red Wierenga

Red Wierenga is an Adjunct Assistant Professor in Sonic Arts at the Conservatory of Music, Brooklyn College (CUNY). A pianist, accordionist, and composer, he specializes in electroacoustic improvisation and new interface development for music performance. His creative work with the Respect Sextet has garnered critical acclaim, including recognition from the Wall Street Journal and Signal to Noise.

• Bachelor’s in Music, Eastman School of Music (studied with Harold Danko, Ralph Alessi, Kevin Puts)
• Institute of Sonology, The Hague (studied with Joel Ryan, Paul Berg)
• Ph.D., CUNY Graduate Center (studied with Jason Eckardt, Douglas Geers)

Wierenga’s research focuses on:

• Electroacoustic improvisation
• Music technology and instrument design
• Digital and analog synthesis
• Collaborative jazz and experimental performance

He has performed with notable groups such as The Claudia Quintet, Ensemble Signal, and David Crowell, while teaching courses in music appreciation and electronic music.

• Awards
  • Enhanced Chancellor’s Fellow, CUNY Graduate Center

Wierenga maintains an active creative practice through projects like the Respect Sextet and teaches at the Brooklyn College Center for Computer Music.