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Tyshawn Sorey is a Pulitzer Prize-winning composer, multi-instrumentalist, and educator currently serving as a Professor in the Department of Music at the University of Pennsylvania. His work bridges contemporary classical music, improvisation, and Afrodiasporic cultural practices, earning him recognition as a leading voice in 21st-century creative expression.
- Notable accolades: 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Music, 2017 MacArthur Fellow
- Collaborations with artists: John Zorn, Wadada Leo Smith, Yarn/Wire
- Compositions performed at: Walt Disney Concert Hall, Lincoln Center
Sorey’s research and creative practice focuses on reimagining the Great American Songbook, multimedia collaborations (e.g., "Be Holding" with Girard College students), and expanding perceptions of Black/Afrodiasporic artistry through commissions like Cogitations for Sandbox Percussion Ensemble.
He has taught at Columbia University, Harvard University, Mills College, Berklee College of Music, and other institutions, while maintaining a global performance schedule. Sorey plans to continue challenging cultural norms through interdisciplinary works that integrate music, poetry, and visual storytelling.
Scientific awards and fellowships include:
- 2024 Pulitzer Prize in Music
- 2023 Downbeat Critics Poll (Rising Star Producer)
- 2017 MacArthur Fellowship
- Pew Fellowship
- Goddard Lieberson Fellowship
