WILLYN WHITING

WILLYN WHITING (b.1993) is a Canadian Composer of concert music, currently pursuing a doctorate of music at the University of North Texas in the United States. His works, over the years, have been performed/read by professional, student, and ad-hoc ensembles including the Bozzini Quartet, Vaso String Quartet, NOVA Ensemble, and Ensemble Atlantica. His music has been presented at SEAMUS , ICA Clarinetfest and Groundswell Linked, among other festivals/workshops.

Willyn’s acoustic works since 2017 have explored spectral techniques and simple algorithmic designs. His electroacoustic pieces have explored improvisation, generative scoring, audiovisual design, and interdisciplinary collaboration. Currently, he is interested in relationships between algorithmic music and social criticism.

Willyn previously earned a Master of Music degree from the University of Western Ontario, and a Bachelor’s in Music degree from the University of Toronto.