This program is sponsored by Professor Evan Ziporyn of MIT and Director of CAST (Center for Arts, Science & Technology) and Professor Woody Pak of the Berklee College of Music in the areas of Music Technology and Creative Arts through technology.
LEAD PROFESSORS
Creativity resides within each of us. Our dedicated professors from the prestigious institutions of MIT and the Berklee College of Music are devoted to harnessing creative potential by harnessing cutting-edge technologies, all while upholding the fundamental principles of STEM education.
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BERKLEE
Professor / Composer
Screen Scoring
Woody Pak is a distinguished alumnus of both The Juilliard School of Music and MIT. His multifaceted career in music composition spans films, musicals, the concert hall, AR/VR, and the Metaverse.
Woody's tenure at the Seoul Institute of the Arts was marked by his leadership in interdisciplinary collaborations, guiding students in creating albums, musicals, new media collaborations, and cinematic scores. At Berklee, Woody's initiatives to bridge emerging composers with filmmakers underscore his commitment to nurturing artistic communities.
His commercial compositions, which resonate internationally in musical theater and collaborations with K-pop artists, skillfully blend traditional and modern elements. Notably, his work with Tony and Pulitzer Prize winner Brian Yorkey and contributions to gugak, through partnerships with Kang Eun-il and Kwak Soo-eun, showcase his versatility.
Woody's teaching philosophy, shaped by his education at Juilliard and MIT, uniquely integrates artistic expression with analytical rigor. This approach fosters a creative environment for innovation and introspection, both in academia and in the professional world. His career is a testament to the successful merging of entertainment industry expertise with academic leadership.
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MIT
Kenan Sahin Distinguished Professor
Director of Center for Art, Science and Technology (CAST)
Evan Ziporyn is a renowned composer and clarinetist, known for his cross-cultural works and performances. At MIT, he's the first Director of the Center for Art, Science and Technology (CAST), founder of Gamelan Galak Tika, and curator of the MIT Sounding series.
His music has been played by top ensembles like Yo-yo Ma’s Silkroad, Brooklyn Rider, and Kronos Quartet, and featured at major venues including Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Ziporyn's opera "A House in Bali" was showcased at BAM Next Wave in 2010. He's also known for his interactive installation, Arachnodrone.
As a former member of Bang on a Can All-stars, Ziporyn won a Grammy with the Steve Reich Ensemble. His awards include a Massachusetts Arts Council Fellowship and the USArtists Walker Award.
His puppet opera "Shadow Bang," created with Balinese master Wayan Wija, has been a highlight. His recordings span various labels, and he has collaborated with artists like Brian Eno and Paul Simon. Recent projects include "Poppy 88," Bowie Symphonic: Blackstar, and soundtrack work for Ken Burns' Vietnam. His MIT Wind Ensemble performance of Don Byron’s Clarinet Concerto Received critical acclaim.