Technology-Based Performance (345-0-1)
Instructors
Christopher A Mercer
camercer@hotmail.com
Faculty member, Composition and Music Technology program. Composer of electroacoustic music, combining lo-tech analog techniques with extensive digital signal processing; specialist in multi-channel audio and spatialization. Composer of acoustic music focusing on extended instrumental techniques, modified conventional instruments, and instruments of the composer's own design and, most recently, combining this approach with real-time electronics and spatialization. Author of articles on musical aesthetics and composition. Residencies at Experimentalstudio SWR in Freiburg, Künstlerhaus Schloss Wiepersdorf, and Sound Traffic Control in San Francisco. Principal teachers were Peter Otto and Roger Reynolds, electronic music and Chaya Czernowin and Chinary Ung, instrumental music.
Meeting Info
RCMA Lower Level 121: Mon, Wed 3:30PM - 4:50PM
Overview of class
The course will examine techniques and repertoire relating to real-time digital processing, use of synthesizers and samplers, pre-recorded music, miking and amplification, and other integration of electronic media into live performance situations. The class allows exploration of live electronics in an improvisatory workshop setting. Prerequisite: Advanced music technology classes or equivalent knowledge.
Registration Requirements
Permission number
Learning Objectives
A variety of approaches to integration of electronics and live performance.
Teaching Method
Lecture, in-class demonstration, workshop
Evaluation Method
Participation, progress relative to student's individual background with the topic
Class Materials (Required)
I provide course materials directly (via equipment checkout, articles, or links). Students need software suitable for processing live audio signals. They can use freeware or suggested software.
Class Materials (Suggested)
Microphone and/or audio interface a plus.