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Todd Winkler is a composer and multimedia artist at Brown University, where he serves as a Professor and Co-Director of Multimedia Electronic Music Experiments (MEME). His work investigates the ways in which human actions influence sound and images produced by computers in various multimedia dance and theatre productions, as well as interactive video installations and concert pieces for computer instruments. He is the author of 'Composing Interactive Music' published by MIT Press in 1998, and his papers intersect the fields of music, video art, cognitive science, and dance/theatre. His innovative works often incorporate motion sensing devices and live camera feeds, allowing performers to engage creatively with computer music and digital video processing systems. Winkler's recent projects feature multimedia theatre explorations and interactive video scores composed for notable collaborations. He has received several prestigious awards, including those from the National Endowment for the Arts and the Fulbright Fellowship, highlighting his contributions to the fields of music and art. As a dedicated educator, he teaches courses on computer music and interactive installations, among other topics, shaping the future of experimental performance.
Department: Department of Economics