William Kleinsasser's compositions range from acoustic chamber and orchestral pieces to interactive computer music. His work integrating electro-acoustic music with virtuoso instrumental performance has been widely recognized and supported by commissions and grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, the Maryland State Arts Council, the American Music Center, Meet the Composer, the Argosy Foundation, and Towson University, among others.  Kleinsasser's compositions have received national and international recognition in concerts, competitions, conferences and festivals.  Kleinsasser's music is recorded on the Everglade, Innova, Mark, C74, and Ars Harmonica (ICMA) labels.  Kleinsasser holds DM and MM degrees in composition from Indiana University School of Music and BA and BM degrees from the University of Oregon. He is a professor of composition and related studies at Towson University in Baltimore, Maryland where he is also the Director of the New Music Ensemble.


Email: bill_at_wkleinsasser.net