Samuel Pluta

Sam Pluta is Assistant Professor in the Department of Music. He is a composer and electronics performer whose work explores the intersections between instrumental forces, reactive computerized sound worlds, traditionally notated scores, improvisation, audio-visuals, psycho-acoustic phenomena, and installation-like soundscapes. Since 2009, he has served as Technical Director and composing member of Wet Ink Ensemble, one of the premiere new music ensembles in the United States. In addition to his work with Wet Ink, Sam has received commissions and written music for groups like Yarn/Wire, Ensemble Dal Niente, International Contemporary Ensemble, Mivos Quartet, Mantra Percussion, and Spektral Quartet.