The New York Times writes that Patrick Harlin's “aesthetics capture a sense of tradition and innovation…” and that “Mr. Harlin is breaking new ground.” Harlin's music is permeated by classical, jazz and electronic music traditions, all underpinned with a love and respect for the great outdoors. His music has been performed by the Rochester and Calgary Philharmonic Orchestras, the St. Louis Symphony, Kansas City Symphony, Collegium Cincinnati, and Calidore String Quartet, among others. Harlin's interdisciplinary research in soundscape ecology has taken him to imperiled regions around the world. His baseline recordings for ecological impact studies are also the fodder for artistic inspiration. These pieces draw parallels between the sounds of the natural world and those of the concert hall, seeking to bring awareness to the importance of sound in our environment. Patrick's work in this field has been supported by a Graham Sustainability Institute Doctoral Fellowship, two I-Park residencies, the Aspen Hermitage Prize, a Theodore Presser Award, and an American Academy of Arts and Letters Charles Ives Scholarship, resulting in an ongoing body of works called The Wilderness Anthology. Patrick Harlin was raised in Seattle, WA, and is currently an adjunct faculty member at the University of Michigan. Visit www.patrickharlin.com