Joseph Pfender

Joseph Pfender is an experienced music professional currently serving as the Editor-in-chief of Programs at the Aspen Music Festival and School since February 2020, where responsibilities include overseeing editorial direction, project management of print programs, and grant administration. Previously, Joseph served as an Adjunct Professor at New York University from September 2013 to December 2020, focusing on music history and music theory education. Additional roles include Archivist positions at the American Musicological Society and the Archive of Contemporary Music, where Joseph managed documentation, cataloging, and preservation projects. Academic credentials include a PhD in Music and an MA from New York University, alongside a Bachelor of Music in Music Theory and Composition from Lawrence University.