Stephen Montalvo (b.1984) is an active composer and performer of acoustic and electronic music, as well as audiovisual installation artist based in New Orleans, LA where he lives with his wife and their two dogs, Snoop and Rose. He works to make new music accessible to wider audiences, creates playful and interactive installations, and occasionally jumps on stage with a punk rock percussion ensemble. Through his music, he explores concepts related to resonance and rhythmic interplay, works to promote equity in artistic experiences by creating agency for performers and audiences, and draws inspiration from social, ecological, and political concerns.

While in residence he will work on a new piece in a series exploring the impact of human activities and climate change on the natural world. The work will explore the impacts of invasive species, specifically feral hogs, Chinese tallow, and water spangle, on the Bayou Sauvage Urban National Wildlife Refuge.