Mark Trayle

Mark Trayle (1955–2015) was an American composer and sound artist whose work explored electronic instruments, interactive interfaces, improvisation, installation and networked performance. He studied composition at the University of Oregon and at Mills College, where his teachers included Robert Ashley, David Behrman and David Rosenboom.

From the 1980s onwards he developed hybrid analogue-digital electronic instruments and systems that converted physical gestures and data into sound. He was a founding member of The Hub, a pioneering group in networked computer music, and investigated connections between performers through real-time digital exchange.

Trayle taught at California Institute of the Arts from 1996 until 2015, contributing to its Experimental Sound Practices programme. His recorded work includes Goldstripe, Stationary with Toshimaru Nakamura and his contribution to Timelines Los Angeles, all released by Creative Sources. His artistic practice extended to sound installations, chamber works with live electronics and collaborations with musicians including Wadada Leo Smith.