Michigan-born Stratøs is a saxophonist, composer, producer, photographer, and cinematographer whose presence in the Los Angeles scene is rapidly growing. Described as 'subtly cosmic' (Chamber Music America), Stratøs leaves behind a unique sonic imprint as an artist. His affinity for analog textures is felt not only in his compositions, but his photography and cinematography. By combining the disciplines, he’s created an entire ecosystem brimming with life. Stratøs is a three-time winner of the Herb Alpert Young Jazz Composer Award from 2019-2021. Additionally, he was awarded the ASCAP Foundation’s Johnny Mandel Prize as well as being selected as a National Sawdust New Works Commission Contest winner. The latter granted the composer the opportunity to write for the world renowned JACK Quartet. His music and saxophone performances have been featured in selected film and television works such as Sony's 'Anyone But You,' ABC's 'Abbott Elementary,' as well as the official in-game soundtrack for EA's 'NBA 2k25.'
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saxophone performance, EWI 4000s performance, electronic composition, music production, film photography, cinematography, jazz, Black American music, Bajan (Barbadian) music, manga/anime
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courses taught
MUEL 4121 - Topics in Music Technology
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Spring 2026
Exploration of issues, techniques and tools of music technology. Topics vary from term to term and may include: interactive system for performance, teaching and learning; computer music instrument design; digital synthesis and signal processing; music in intermedia; sound design and analysis. Lectures and work sessions will support student projects. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.
MUSC 3041 - Instrumentation and Arranging
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Spring 2026
Learn to create professional arrangements for a diverse combination of instruments and/or voices. The course will work through instrumentation, score and part preparation, and issues of orchestration to prepare music student to create successful arrangements for a wide range of concert music settings. Final arranging projects will be geared towards individual interests.
MUSC 4121 - Topics in Music Technology
Primary Instructor
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Spring 2026
Exploration of issues, techniques, and tools of music technology. Topics vary from term to term and may include: interactive systems for performance; teaching and learning; computer music instrument design; digital synthesis and signal processing; music in intermedia, sound design and analysis. Lectures on work sessions will support student projects. May be repeated up to 9 total credit hours.
