Frederick Lesemann has, for many years, been on the faculty of the USC Thornton School of Music. He directed the electronic music studio there as well. His degrees are from USC (DMA) and the Oberlin Conservatory. He attended the summer workshop in computer music at Stanford University. He has received grants and awards from several prestigious organizations and he has been commissioned by well-known artists, chamber groups and orchestras. Recordings of his work are found on Town Hall, Cambria and Crystal records. Frederick Lesemann lives in La Crescenta near Los Angeles, California.