Gary Scavone

Academic title(s): 

Professor, Department Chair

 

 

Gary Scavone
Department: 
Music Research
Area(s): 
Music Technology
Contact Information
Phone: 
514-398-4535
514-398-4400 Ext 089834
Email address: 
gary.scavone [at] mcgill.ca
Alternate email address: 
gary [at] music.mcgill.ca
Group: 
Department Chair
Faculty
Degree(s): 

PhD Stanford University, Computer-Based Music Theory and Acoustics

MS Stanford University, Electrical Engineering

BSc Syracuse University, Electrical Engineering

BA Syracuse University, Music

Areas of expertise: 

Musical Acoustics, Acoustical Signal Processing, Physically-Based Sound Synthesis, Programming Tools for Music and Audio Software Development

Biography: 

Dr. Gary Scavone is an Associate Professor of Music Technology in the Schulich School of Music. He founded and directs the Computational Acoustic Modeling Laboratory at McGill. From 1997-2003, he was Technical Director and Research Associate at the Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics at Stanford University, where he received a Ph.D in "Computer-Based Music Theory & Acoustics" and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering. His research includes acoustic modeling, analysis, and synthesis of musical systems and sound synthesis software development. Dr. Scavone is also a professional saxophonist specializing in the performance of contemporary concert music.

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