Melissa Gray, faculty member in Media Studies and Film at The New School for General Studies, has received a concert music ASCAPLUS award from ASCAP (American Society of Composers, Authors, and Performers) for the 2009–2010 distribution year.

Grey’s concert works for chamber ensembles and electro-acoustic elements have been performed, broadcast, and exhibited in the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe. Her project-based inquiries into sound and music range from environmental noise pollution to scores written for horror films. Her video-and-music compositions, sound art, and media installations have premiered and been exhibited at locations including Judson Memorial Church, 14th Biannual International Electroacoustic Music Festival (CUNY), Streaming Festival 3rd edition, Pantheon International Xperimental Film & Animation Festival 7.0, Chicago City Arts Gallery, Artradio at Cornerhouse, Studio 27, Macon Georgia Film and Video Festival, Reno Interdisciplinary Festival of New Media, and Tilt Gallery Project Space.

ASCAPLUS awards are based primarily on a panel review of the activity generated by applicants’ work; recent performances receive special attention. Each applicant is judged on his or her own merits as well as in relation to others applying.