Edmund Campion sitting at a piano

Research Bio

Edmund Campion is a composer and sound artist whose research focuses on electroacoustic music, computer-assisted composition, and interactive performance. He explores how technology can extend musical creativity and human expression. Campion’s works integrate digital sound synthesis, spatial acoustics, and real-time performance systems to create immersive sonic environments. His research bridges music, engineering, and the performing arts (www.edmundcampion.com).

He is Professor of Music at UC Berkeley and Co-Director of the Center for New Music and Audio Technologies (CNMAT). A recipient of the Rome Prize and the Fulbright Fellowship, he mentors students in composition, computer music, and sound design.

Research Expertise and Interest

music, composition, musical application of computer technologies

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Teaching

Courses taught during the three most recent terms
2026 Spring
  • Directed Dissertation Research - Music  [MUSIC 296]  

  • Special Study  [MUSIC 299]  

  • Individual Study for Master's Students  [MUSIC 601]  

  • Individual Study for Doctoral Students  [MUSIC 602]  

2025 Fall
  • Supervised Independent Study and Research  [MUSIC 199]  

  • Directed Dissertation Research - Music  [MUSIC 296]  

  • Special Study  [MUSIC 299]  

  • Individual Study for Doctoral Students  [MUSIC 602]  

2025 Summer 2025 Spring
  • Supervised Independent Study and Research  [MUSIC 199]  

  • Proseminar in Computer Music  [MUSIC 201A]  

  • Advanced Projects in Computer Music  [MUSIC 207]  

  • Sound and Music Computing with CNMAT Technologies  [MUSIC 258A]  

  • Colloquium  [MUSIC 290]  

  • Directed Dissertation Research - Music  [MUSIC 296]  

  • Special Study  [MUSIC 299]  

  • Individual Study for Master's Students  [MUSIC 601]  

  • Individual Study for Doctoral Students  [MUSIC 602]  

  • Making Music  [MUSIC 90]