Mei-Ling Lee
- Music 2025
Taiwanese-born composer Dr. Mei-Ling Lee’s work integrates<br>sound with elements of Asian culture in her work.
Currently an Assistant Professor of Music at Haverford College in
Pennsylvania, she specializes in composition, sound
synthesis, real-time interactive music, and audio design within
new media environments. She holds both a Ph.D. in
Composition and a DMA in Music Performance (both from University of Oregon), specializing in Data-Driven Instruments, and studied under Dr.Jeffrey Stolet, Dr. Robert Kyr, and Dr. David Crumb.
In her recent works, Lee explores a storytelling-data-driven instrumentation paradigm, blending narrative with innovative musical technology. Her compositions reflect themes of human essence, exploring the interdependence of family, the intrinsic connections to nature, the evolving cycles of the natural world, and the implications of technological advancements.
Her work has been performed in various conferences, including ICMC (International Computer Music Conference) , ISEA (International Symposium on Electronic Art) , NYCEMF
(New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival, (SEAMUS (Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States), and KISS (KYMA International Sound Symposium). Beyond her solo endeavors, Dr. Lee actively collaborates with artists across various disciplines. Her
multimedia works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries such as the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Art and Patricia Reser Center for the Arts.
Pennsylvania, she specializes in composition, sound
synthesis, real-time interactive music, and audio design within
new media environments. She holds both a Ph.D. in
Composition and a DMA in Music Performance (both from University of Oregon), specializing in Data-Driven Instruments, and studied under Dr.Jeffrey Stolet, Dr. Robert Kyr, and Dr. David Crumb.
In her recent works, Lee explores a storytelling-data-driven instrumentation paradigm, blending narrative with innovative musical technology. Her compositions reflect themes of human essence, exploring the interdependence of family, the intrinsic connections to nature, the evolving cycles of the natural world, and the implications of technological advancements.
Her work has been performed in various conferences, including ICMC (International Computer Music Conference) , ISEA (International Symposium on Electronic Art) , NYCEMF
(New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival, (SEAMUS (Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States), and KISS (KYMA International Sound Symposium). Beyond her solo endeavors, Dr. Lee actively collaborates with artists across various disciplines. Her
multimedia works have been exhibited in prestigious galleries such as the National Taiwan Museum of Fine Art and Patricia Reser Center for the Arts.