Biography
Dr. Sink teaches music theory, composition and commercial music courses in the School
of Music and also serves as the Music Core coordinator for theory, aural skills and
class piano.<br><br>In addition to his creative work as a composer, Dr. Sink is active
in other areas of media production, advertising, video, film, and classical and jazz
recording. Before coming to Western, he served as a full-time member on the faculties
of Xavier University and The University of Dayton and founded dalSegno Media, an audio/visual
production company. Recent projects include a commission for System Five Brass, "Hymn:
Under Menin Gate," performed in October, 2022 in Ypres, Belgium, and "Those Who Dream
By Day," for flute and organ. The musical, "This is Crescent City," co-written with
Ruthe Rhodes, will have an upcoming three-week revival run at Lighthouse Repertory
Theater in Del Norte, CA. Other academic pursuits include topics in the history of
music theory as well as the development of rich media modes of analytical presentation.
He lives in Cullowhee.
Teaching Interests
Composition, music theory, orchestration, performing technology, recording arts, music
and audio in media, multimedia, former conductor of the Western Carolina Civic Orchestra
Research Interests
Composition, orchestration, music theory, music technology, virtual instruments and
synthesis
