Joseph Klein is a composer of solo, chamber, and large ensemble works, including instrumental, vocal, electroacoustic, and intermedia compositions. His musicâwhich has been described as âa dizzying euphoria... like a sonic tickling with counterpoint gone awryâ (NewMusicBox) and exhibiting a âconfident polyvalence [that] heightens its very real excitementâ (The Wire)âreflects an ongoing interest in processes drawn from such sources as fractal geometry, chaos, and systems theory, often inspired by natural phenomena. His works frequently incorporate theatrical elementsâwhether as a component of the extra-musical references or as an organic outgrowth of the musical narrativeâand often draw upon literary sources as well. Klein is currently Distinguished Teaching Professor at the University of North Texas, where he has served as Chair of Composition Studies since 1999. For more information, visit josephkleinmusic.com.