Dr. Paul Dooley

Biography

Paul Dooley is a prolific composer and lecturer at the University of Michigan’s Department of Performing Arts Technology, where he focuses on the interactions between contemporary music, dance, art, and technology. He has received several prestigious awards, including the Sousa/ABA/Ostwald Award and the William D. Revelli Prize. Dooley joined the faculty in 2013 and has played a significant role in creating and directing the department's annual Computer Music Showcase, alongside co-directing the Midwest Composers Symposium and coordinating the “ONCE. MORE.” festival, which celebrated the 50th anniversary of the ONCE Festival of Contemporary Music. His recent works include 'Northern Nights' (2017), an electronic percussion concerto for Lisa Pegher and the Lansing Symphony, as well as 'Mondrian’s Studio' (2019) for horn and wind ensemble. Dooley’s compositions are performed by various professional orchestras and university ensembles across the United States and internationally. His music has been showcased by prominent ensembles such as the Nashville Symphony and the Detroit Symphony. Born in Santa Rosa, California, Dooley's musical journey began at an early age, leading to his formal education at the University of Southern California and the University of Michigan, where he achieved both master's and doctoral degrees in composition. His works are published under Paul Dooley Music.

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