Simon Hutchinson is a composer and interdisciplinary artist whose work investigates the cultural narratives that are embedded in our interactions with technology. His works fuse European concert traditions, creative electronics, and global musical influences, creating interactive, immersive experiences that advocate for a thoughtful approach to the digital age.
Simon holds a PhD in Composition with supporting coursework in Intermedia Music Technology from the University of Oregon, and he is currently Professor of Music at the University of New Haven. He is internationally recognized as a composer and performer of electronic music, presenting works at festivals and conferences around the world. His creative and scholarly output spans such topics as interactive media, digital aesthetics, and the cultural implications of emerging technologies. His writings contribute to ongoing conversations on the evolving intersections of music, technology, and society, particularly in how digital tools reflect and influence cultural expression.
His recent works explore artificial intelligence and immersive audio, examining technology’s role as both a cultural medium and an extension of human ingenuity. Through projects that incorporate interactive environments and gameful structures, he investigates their possibilities in expressively reflecting broader cultural shifts, critically examining the role of technology in contemporary artistic practice.
Simon is currently the Chair of the Department of Music, Theater, and Dance at the University of New Haven. He teaches courses in composition, music technology, interactive media, world music, and music theory, and has previously held teaching positions at the University of Oregon, University of Montana, and Gordon College.
Through all of these creative and academic roles, he seeks to foster a greater critical engagement with technology through the expressive opportunities of music.