Paul Johnson

Associate Professor
Department of Music

Degrees

B.M., Northwestern University; M.F.A., Ph. D., Princeton University

Research Profile

Johnson received his compositional training at Northwestern University and Princeton University, where he studied with Claudio Spies and Milton Babbit. His works, particularly for dancers, have been performed across the United States. He has been the recipient of several grants and commissions; his Three Canonic Fanfares were commissioned by the inauguration of Edward Malloy as President of the University of Notre Dame. His most recent work has been for computer generated sound and Reciters. His research has focused on the early 20th century. The Kiev Philharmonic recording of Johnson's "The Wild Swans at Coole" has recently been released on the ERM label on "Masterpieces of the New Era" vol. 6. The Kiev Philharmonic recording of his "Spring in Wartime" will be released on vol. 9 of the same series.

Contact Information

214 Crowley Hall of Music
631-5165