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When not teaching or composing, Jay reads too many comic books and is trying to improve his chess game. A lot of his output is instrumental chamber music, frequently with electronics, but he has recently been expanding his vocal compositions. He holds degrees in composition and/or theory from the University of Kansas, University of Louisville, and University of Missouri – Kansas City. Jay is currently on the faculty of Central Michigan University where he teaches composition, theory, and technology courses.
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Their recent dance film Slipping By, done in collaboration with Eric Limarenko and Paul Collins, was screened at the International Fine Arts Film Festival, IMARP – Mostra Internacional de Dança, and the New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival. Jay’s frequent interdisciplinary collaborations with the group Team Hyena Puppet has led to several dance piece presented at venues such as the National Dance Educators Organization, Electroacoustic Barn Dance, and the Regeneration Dance Festival of Detroit. His works have received recognition from such organizations as the Bourges festival, the Areon Flutes International Composition Competition, the VI Concurso Internacional de Miniaturas Electroacusticas, and the London International Film Festival. Jay’s music has been performed at new music festivals such as Society for Composers, Inc., College Music Society, Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the US, and Electronic Music Midwest as well as instrument performance societies including the National Flute Association, International Horn Society, and North American Saxophone Alliance. 1974) is a composer and zazen practitioner.