Salvatore Siriano IV 

708.955.2186 

salsiriano@gmail.com 

ARTIST STATEMENT

Salvatore Siriano is a Chicago-based audiovisual artist and composer whose work explores the intersection of sound, imagery, and nature through technology. He creates immersive multimedia experiences using original video transformed through digital processes, alongside field recordings, synthesis, and acoustic instruments. His work has been featured at international festivals, exhibitions, and concerts. 

SELECTED RECENT PERFORMANCES AND EXHIBITIONS OF AUDIOVISUAL WORKS

• Simpósio Brasileiro de Computação Musical - Brazil (Upcoming, SBCM 2025)

• Terrain Biennial 2025 – Outdoor Projection, Geneva Public Library (Upcoming, October 2025)

• ArtPrize 2025 Grand Rapids – Exhibition at Western Michigan University Gallery (Upcoming September 2025)

• Statewide 2025 -M. G. Nelson Gallery/Springfield Art Association (Upcoming, August 2025)

• NOIS//E Multimedia Festival: Nature, Art and Sound in Post-Places - Italy (Upcoming, July 2025)

• New York City Electroacoustic Music Festival (NYCEMF) (2025)

• International Computer Music Conference (ICMC) (2025)

• New Music on the Bayou Festival (2025)

• Art Alive Festival - Portugal (2025)

• Art in Silico - Michigan Technological University (2025)

• Richmond Center for Visual Arts (2025)

• Performing Media Festival Indiana University South Bend/ University of Notre Dame (2025) 

• 20th WOCMAT (Workshop on Computer Music and Audio Technology) Conference & Computer Music Concert - Taiwan (2024) 

• Central Washington University New Music Festival (2024) 

• Performed with Central Washington University’s Electroacoustic Improvisation Ensemble (2024) 

• Seoul International Computer Music Festival - South Korea (2024) 

• Contemporary Venice 15th Edition - Italy (2024)  

• Audiovisual Compositions included in Group Exhibition Art from the Heartland at Indianapolis Art Center (2024) 

• Ball State University Electronic Music/Media Concert (2024) 

• Performed with Ball State University’s Electroacoustic Ensemble (2024) 

• CLICK: SEAMUS 40th Anniversary Edition - Ohio University (2024) 

• Napoleon Electronic Media Festival (2024) 

• Created sound collage for photographer Alice Hargrave’s A Forest Shouting Art Exhibit which debuted at Alma Art Chicago (2023) 

• Transcendence – Visuals projected in planetarium dome, Cernan Space Center (2023) 

• Static Interludes presented at Earth Day Art Model (2023)  

• Digitally edited photography on exhibit at St Charles Municipal Building (2022-23) 

• Static Interludes included in Group Exhibition Remix at Aurora Public Art Gallery (2022) 

• Created sound collage for photographer Alice Hargrave’s Sea Change Art Exhibit - Aurora University (2022) 

• Works included in pARTicles – Virtual Gallery Exhibit at Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory (2022) 

• Reflections for Amplified Piano premiered by Dr. Akiko Konishi, Assistant Professor of Music at Washington and Lee University (2021) 

• Audiovisual work tymbals, traffic, trains and other tones premiered at McAninch Arts Center (2020) 

• Reflections for Trumpet and Sampled Guitar premiered by Russell Monahan at McAninch Arts Center (2019) 

EDUCATION 

Master of Music in Composition 

Northern Illinois University, DeKalb, IL
 

Bachelor of Music in Composition 

Roosevelt University, Chicago, IL

TEACHING EXPERIENCE 

Tenured Music Faculty, Lead Instructor of Music, & Director of Bands 

Triton College, River Grove, IL

Jan '20 - Present 

• Triton College Outstanding Full Time Faculty of the Year Award, 2023 

• Teach: Music Theory, Aural Skills and Sight Singing, Music Technology, Introduction to American Music, Music Appreciation. 

• Direct Community Concert Band; organize and coordinate Global Music Series and Faculty Artist series. 

Adjunct Music Faculty 

College of DuPage, Glen Ellyn, IL

Aug '08 - Jan '20 

• Taught: Music Theory, Aural Skills and Sight Singing, Music Recording Techniques/Recording Studio Lab, Introduction to American Music, Music Appreciation. 

Music Teacher and Summer Enrichment Teacher

Cicero Public School District #99                                                  

Aug ’11 – Jan '20 

• Taught General Music to grades 7-8, including 53% English language learners and 11% students with exceptionalities. 

RECENT PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND ACTIVITIES 

• Taught music at the Roi Et School for the Blind in Thailand (July 2024), in partnership with the U.S. Embassy, Northern Illinois University, and Mahidol University. 

• Illinois State University Conducting Workshop. 

• World Music Pedagogy: Teaching Music/Teaching Culture. 

• Presenter on music and differentiation for District 99 and Illinois Council for Exceptional Children. 

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS 

• International Computer Music Association 

• SEAMUS

• New Music Chicago 

• American Federation of Teachers 

CREATIVE TECHNOLOGIES

• Max/MSP  

• TouchDesigner

• Ableton Live  

• Native Instruments Reaktor and Kontakt 

• Avid Pro Tools 

• DaVinci Resolve 

• Adobe Audition 

• Dorico 

REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST