Adam Scott Neal, PhD Assistant Director, Office of Engaged Learning Southern Methodist University Office: +1 214.768.3205
[email protected] www.adamscottneal.com Education 2014 PhD, music composition, University of Florida Cognate area: Film and Media Studies Dissertation monograph: Buy, Build, Break: Composers and Objects Dissertation composition: Keys for piano, percussion, and fixed media 2008 MA, sonic arts, Queen’s University Belfast (with distinction) Thesis monograph: A Continuum of Indeterminacy in Live Computer Music Thesis composition: Five Pieces for Laptop Quartet 2007 MM, music composition, Georgia State University (4.0 GPA) 2003 BM, music technology, Georgia State University (magna cum laude) Additional training 2015 Georgia Lawyers for the Arts 501(c)(3) seminar 2013 Charlotte New Music Festival, Charlotte NC 2012 soundSCAPE festival, Maccagno, Italy 2006 June in Buffalo festival, Buffalo, NY Primary composition teachers 2010-2014 James Paul Sain 2011 Paul Koonce 2011 Paul Richards 2008 Pedro Rebelo 2004-2007 Robert Scott Thompson Multiple lessons: Nickitas J. Demos, John Anthony Lennon Masterclasses and single lessons: Daniel Asia, Armando Bayolo, Craig Bove, Zack Browning, David Felder, Michael Finnissy, Brian Hulse, Josh Levine, Marcella Pavia, Bernard Rands, Harvey Sollberger, Augusta Read Thomas, Charles Wuorinen Employment Southern Methodist University 2019-Present Assistant Director, Office of Engaged Learning Direct Undergraduate Research program, including the selection of Undergraduate Research Assistants (for faculty-led research) and Engaged Learning Fellows (student-led capstone projects in research, service, and creative activity). Produce events (workshops, symposia, poster sessions) showcasing undergraduate research and entrepreneurship. Maintain department websites and social media. Maintain data and produce reports that track student engagement.