Dr. Mary Simoni

Biography

Mary Simoni is a Professor Emerita in Theatre & Drama at the University of Michigan. She previously served as associate dean for research and community engagement, focusing on post-doctoral studies at Stanford University Center for Computer Research in Music Acoustics and at City University of New York Center for Computer Music. Her teaching history encompasses prestigious institutions such as Berklee College of Music, Stanford University, Michigan State University, and Lansing Community College. Simoni's multimedia works have been performed internationally across Asia, Europe, and widely throughout the United States. Her recordings are available through Centaur Records and her work has been published in the Leonardo Music Journal by MIT Press, alongside contributions to the International Computer Music Association. Among her accolades is the Computer World Honors Award recognizing her contributions in digital music information retrieval. Simoni has also made significant contributions as a pianist, utilizing live electronics in performances with the Society for Electroacoustic Music in the United States, and served as a past president of the International Computer Music Association. She is the author of several notable publications, including 'A Gentle Introduction to Algorithmic Composition' published by the University of Michigan, and 'Analytical Methods in Electroacoustic Music' published by Routledge. Her research has received funding from the Knight Foundation, Kellogg Foundation, National Science Foundation, and the Michigan Council for Arts and Cultural Affairs.

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