Timothy McDunn, D.M.A.

Biography

Timothy W. McDunn (b. 1994) is a composer and theorist with a distinguished international profile. He specializes in just intonation and electroacoustic composition. His award-winning music and research are regularly presented and performed at major peer-reviewed conferences and festivals, including NYCEMF, SEAMUS, SCI National Conference, Convergence, MOXSonic, ChimeFest, NSEME, and others. His background in classical languages and literature strongly influences his work as a composer.

Dr. McDunn holds a terminal degree in composition from the Verdi Conservatory of Milan, where he studied with eminent composers from the Donatoni school, including Mº Mario Garuti. He also holds a DMA in composition at the University of Illinois in Urbana Champaign, where he received the Dissertation Completion Fellowship (2023 - 2024), a prestigious merit-based award. He is currently serving a two-year appointment as a judge for the Society of Electroacoustic Music in the United States National Conference (2024 - 2025). His music is inspired by elements of faith, philosophy, and spirituality.

Education