Ben Johansen, PhD
Senior Lecturer in Composition & Computer Music School of Music Webmaster
Composition
Dr. Johansen teaches acoustic and electroacoustic music composition as well as music technology. His creative areas of focus include computer programming for interactive electroacoustic music (Max, JavaScript), physical computing (Arduino), improvisation/indeterminacy, being a composer-performer, and the intersection of art and Christianity.
Dr. Johansen completed his Bachelor’s in Music Education and Master’s in Music Composition at Baylor University, and earned his Ph.D. in Music with an emphasis in Composition, a Specialization in Computer Media, and a Minor in Installation Art from University of North Texas.