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Chris Tonkin, born in Perth, Western Australia, holds degrees in composition from the University of Western Australia and Rice University, as well as a Ph.D. from the University of California, San Diego. He has taught undergraduate composition and electronic music at the UWA Conservatorium of Music starting in 2008, supervising postgraduate students. In 2016, he designed and inaugurated a new major in Electronic Music Sound Design, which commenced in 2018. His creative output spans purely acoustic works, compositions for performers with live electronics, sound installations, and recordings as a producer. Chris's collaborations and performances include work with Nouvel Ensemble Moderne, IRCAM, Ensemble Offspring, and exhibitions at various international venues. His roles at UWA have included Chair of Composition Studies from 2008 to 2018, and he has led various committees related to music education and research. Current projects include research into generative ambient video game music and the score edition of Roger Smalley's Transformation, with publication anticipated in late 2024 or early 2025. Chris Tonkin's research expertise encompasses music composition, electronic music, algorithmic computer music, sound installation, and video game music.
University of Western Australia • Perth, Australia
Taught undergraduate and postgraduate courses in music composition and electronic music, supervised graduate students, and coordinated the Electronic Music Sound Design major.
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