Scott A. Wyatt (b. 1951, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) is Professor Emeritus of Music Composition, and has actively served as a faculty member of the University of Illinois School of Music teaching music composition, music theory, and electroacoustic music, as well as serving as director of the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios for 40 years. As a composer of concert art music, he has composed works for theatre, voice, acoustic instruments, small and large ensembles, orchestra, electroacoustic music, and music for a variety of media including modern dance, documentary film, radio, television, and large scale laser presentations.

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all sink (2012) [7:13]

electroacoustic music designed for eight-channel performance  (stereo version available)

All material for the piece was derived from sounds recorded in and around the sink. All sounds were recorded at home, followed by processing and assembly into an eight-channel performance environment within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

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… and nature is alone (2005, revised 2015) [10:51]

in memory of the victims of the Chernobyl accident on the 30th anniversary of the disaster. electroacoustic music designed for eight-channel performance  (stereo version available)

This piece is dedicated to the memory of those who experienced the horror of the world’s worst nuclear accident – Chernobyl, and to the living who continue to experience the ramifications of such a disaster. Elena Filatova, who actually takes rides into the “dead zone”, wrote the text presented in this composition.

Circulation (2012) [7:13]

electroacoustic music designed for eight-channel performance  (stereo version available)

All material for the piece was derived from sounds recorded in and around the sink. All sounds were recorded at home, followed by processing and assembly into an eight-channel performance environment within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

ComLinks(2012) [7:13]

electroacoustic music designed for eight-channel performance  (stereo version available)

All material for the piece was derived from sounds recorded in and around the sink. All sounds were recorded at home, followed by processing and assembly into an eight-channel performance environment within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

In the Arms of Peril(2012) [7:13]

electroacoustic music designed for eight-channel performance  (stereo version available)

All material for the piece was derived from sounds recorded in and around the sink. All sounds were recorded at home, followed by processing and assembly into an eight-channel performance environment within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

Inquiry(2012) [7:13]

electroacoustic music designed for eight-channel performance  (stereo version available)

All material for the piece was derived from sounds recorded in and around the sink. All sounds were recorded at home, followed by processing and assembly into an eight-channel performance environment within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

Mask(2012) [7:13]

electroacoustic music designed for eight-channel performance  (stereo version available)

All material for the piece was derived from sounds recorded in and around the sink. All sounds were recorded at home, followed by processing and assembly into an eight-channel performance environment within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

Night Visitors(2012) [7:13]

electroacoustic music designed for eight-channel performance  (stereo version available)

All material for the piece was derived from sounds recorded in and around the sink. All sounds were recorded at home, followed by processing and assembly into an eight-channel performance environment within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

On a Roll (2012) [7:13]

electroacoustic music designed for eight-channel performance  (stereo version available)

All material for the piece was derived from sounds recorded in and around the sink. All sounds were recorded at home, followed by processing and assembly into an eight-channel performance environment within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

Poems (2012) [7:13]

electroacoustic music designed for eight-channel performance  (stereo version available)

All material for the piece was derived from sounds recorded in and around the sink. All sounds were recorded at home, followed by processing and assembly into an eight-channel performance environment within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

Still Hidden Laughs (2012) [7:13]

electroacoustic music designed for eight-channel performance  (stereo version available)

All material for the piece was derived from sounds recorded in and around the sink. All sounds were recorded at home, followed by processing and assembly into an eight-channel performance environment within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

A Road Beyond (2007) [8:15]

composition for trumpet with electroacoustic music accompaniment designed for eight-channel performance 

A Road Beyond was written to honor the memory of a very close friend who enjoyed the music of Frank Sinatra. The trumpet part is a collection of melodic fragments of Sinatra tunes composed using serial techniques to take the listener beyond the obvious. This work, a collaborative effort between the composer and trumpet virtuoso, Ronald Romm, depicts some of the experiences in moving beyond, and was created and realized within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

A Time of Being (2007) [8:15]

composition for trumpet with electroacoustic music accompaniment designed for eight-channel performance 

A Road Beyond was written to honor the memory of a very close friend who enjoyed the music of Frank Sinatra. The trumpet part is a collection of melodic fragments of Sinatra tunes composed using serial techniques to take the listener beyond the obvious. This work, a collaborative effort between the composer and trumpet virtuoso, Ronald Romm, depicts some of the experiences in moving beyond, and was created and realized within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

Four For Flute (2007) [8:15]

composition for trumpet with electroacoustic music accompaniment designed for eight-channel performance 

A Road Beyond was written to honor the memory of a very close friend who enjoyed the music of Frank Sinatra. The trumpet part is a collection of melodic fragments of Sinatra tunes composed using serial techniques to take the listener beyond the obvious. This work, a collaborative effort between the composer and trumpet virtuoso, Ronald Romm, depicts some of the experiences in moving beyond, and was created and realized within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

All for One (2007) [8:15]

composition for trumpet with electroacoustic music accompaniment designed for eight-channel performance 

A Road Beyond was written to honor the memory of a very close friend who enjoyed the music of Frank Sinatra. The trumpet part is a collection of melodic fragments of Sinatra tunes composed using serial techniques to take the listener beyond the obvious. This work, a collaborative effort between the composer and trumpet virtuoso, Ronald Romm, depicts some of the experiences in moving beyond, and was created and realized within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

Counterpoints (2007) [8:15]

composition for trumpet with electroacoustic music accompaniment designed for eight-channel performance 

A Road Beyond was written to honor the memory of a very close friend who enjoyed the music of Frank Sinatra. The trumpet part is a collection of melodic fragments of Sinatra tunes composed using serial techniques to take the listener beyond the obvious. This work, a collaborative effort between the composer and trumpet virtuoso, Ronald Romm, depicts some of the experiences in moving beyond, and was created and realized within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

Time Mark (2007) [8:15]

composition for trumpet with electroacoustic music accompaniment designed for eight-channel performance 

A Road Beyond was written to honor the memory of a very close friend who enjoyed the music of Frank Sinatra. The trumpet part is a collection of melodic fragments of Sinatra tunes composed using serial techniques to take the listener beyond the obvious. This work, a collaborative effort between the composer and trumpet virtuoso, Ronald Romm, depicts some of the experiences in moving beyond, and was created and realized within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.

Two Plus Two (2007) [8:15]

composition for trumpet with electroacoustic music accompaniment designed for eight-channel performance 

A Road Beyond was written to honor the memory of a very close friend who enjoyed the music of Frank Sinatra. The trumpet part is a collection of melodic fragments of Sinatra tunes composed using serial techniques to take the listener beyond the obvious. This work, a collaborative effort between the composer and trumpet virtuoso, Ronald Romm, depicts some of the experiences in moving beyond, and was created and realized within the University of Illinois Experimental Music Studios.