Jack Stamps, D.M.A.

Assistant Professor of Music
College of Human Development Culture and Media

I write works in a broad range of genres and for a variety of ensembles. I have had the privilege of presenting my works at conferences in the United States, South America and Europe. My work ethic is a result of four factors: a clear reflection of my deep belief in the autobiographical, the joy I derive from applying my experiences as a graphic designer to researching and developing graphical enhancements to musical scores, an insistence upon collaborating with performers; and a reverence for a unique, stimulating listening experience. My aim is clear: to teach sustainability in music composition. My most recent work has galvanized my compositional process while validating my artistic principles. Perhaps the most vital among these principles is the assimilation of all of my most moving experiences into my music—like an open-ended autobiography for the ear.