Creative|Current|
Dr Mary Rapp
My research explores how the distinct acoustic properties of culturally significant spaces can shape musical composition and deepen our understanding of place. By documenting and creatively applying impulse responses from iconic Western Australian sites, I aim to bridge scientific measurement, archaeoacoustic analysis, and site-specific artistic creation.

Dr Mary Rapp is a performer, composer, and sound designer whose work bridges music, acoustics, and creative research. Holding a cross-disciplinary PhD from the University of Sydney Audio and Acoustics Lab and the Conservatorium of Music, she has composed for theatre, film, and art installations, and performed as a cellist, double bassist, and vocalist in jazz, classical, and experimental settings worldwide. Her research and creative projects integrate impulse response measurement, acoustic analysis, and site-specific composition, advancing both the scientific and artistic understanding of acoustic environments.

ResearchingComposition, performance, and acoustics
AffiliatedEdith Cowan University|
Appointed2025
CountryAustralia
Focus areaSociety