performer-composer / researcher
Mia and Mike premiered artless beauty in pursuit of theory op. 3 for violin and viola at the MISE-EN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023, and they recently recorded a beautiful version for my upcoming CD. I am…
Mia and Mike premiered artless beauty in pursuit of theory op. 3 for violin and viola at the MISE-EN MUSIC FESTIVAL 2023, and they recently recorded a beautiful version for my upcoming CD. I am…
I am thrilled to attend Matthew Goodheart’s composition seminar at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, where I’ll have the opportunity to share my recent compositions and technology-related projects. Last April, I performed reciprocal response with new_LOrk, the…
Brooklyn-based percussionist and dear friend Josh Perry will perform an evening concert of percussion and electronic music as part of ensemble mise-en’s soloist series. He will present Coming Home, my recent collaboration with Montreal-based Korean…
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Since collaborating with new_LOrk, the New York University Laptop Orchestra, on the project reciprocal response (2023-24) last year, I’ve become increasingly fascinated by how real-time feedback during a performance can enrich the audience’s sonic experience. As part of the Response series, I recently presented impulse response (2024) at @MusicSpaceGF in Seoul, collaborating with Yeabon Jo,…
During the MISE-EN FESTIVAL 2024, I needed an effective solution for providing synchronized cues to musicians for Sepher Priasteh’s new composition for my group (www.mise-en.org). Initially, the group used a clock app where musicians would glance at each other and press their timers simultaneously. However, this method was prone to inaccuracies if someone made a…
When I started new_LOrk (New York University Laptop Orchestra), I planned to write a piece that I and my students could play together. I envisioned music that we could freely explore various sonic possibilities, yet still within a musical system where we could listen to each other and share musical ideas. reciprocal response was rooted…
In the evolution of technology, various instruments and interfaces have been developed to harness these cutting-edge technologies, yet many fail to endure like their traditional counterparts. While technology attracts attention, its appeal doesn’t guarantee sustainability. For the longevity of these creations, it is imperative to address the fundamental question of why musicians need these new…
Before the summer began, I accepted the position of Visiting Assistant Professor of Music Technology at Colby College, starting in Fall 2024. In this role, I will teach courses in music technology, composition, and theory. Having taught music theory at New York University for some time, this transition marks an exciting new chapter for me.…
Le Vivier, a Montreal-based organization that facilitates the development of new music and offers presentations of quality works, has invited me to join four days (March 9 to 12, inclusive) of professional meetings and encounters alongside the La Semaine du Neuf 2024 festival as an international presenter. I am very much looking forward to meeting…
In early November, I submitted two proposals to the Reembodied Sound 2024 Festival and Symposium at EMPAC, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (February 2-3, 2024). I am delighted to share the great news that both of my proposals have been accepted. The first proposal I submitted was for a presentation titled ‘Sonic Explorations: Transducers, DIY Interfaces, and…
A new piece for a Pierrot ensemble with live electronics will be composed for the Washington Square Contemporary Music Society. The concert details will be announced at a later time.
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