Experiments in Neuroaesthetics: Evoking Voices from Biological Systems
Apr
23
8:00 PM20:00

Experiments in Neuroaesthetics: Evoking Voices from Biological Systems

Bowerbird is pleased to co-present Gene Coleman’s program Experiments in Neuroaesthetics: Evoking Voices from Biological Systems.

In the music of Giacinto Scelsi, Luigi Nono and Pauline Oliveros, and in the films of Stan Brakhage, there was a desire to reveal the “inner voices”. Working with new biodata technologies and systems, we reach a new reality, where the inner voices of the body, mind, via biological systems, can be Evoked – seen and heard in unprecedented ways. How can we create music and art in this new reality? This program shows three different approaches, which are linked by use of The Source, a Biodata device that can translate electric biorhythms into various media. The program features work by: KAVI (Ilze Briede), The Quantum Global Organoid Orchestra (q.GOO), and The Neuro Music Ensemble Conjure.

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Sam Wells of the SPLICE Ensemble: “Pillars and Strata”
Mar
25
7:30 PM19:30

Sam Wells of the SPLICE Ensemble: “Pillars and Strata”

  • Ring Family Performing Arts Hall, Wesleyan University, Center for the Arts (map)
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Pillars and Strata is an hour-long concert for solo trumpet and seventh-order ambisonic electronics that merges field recordings, recursive spatial processing, and live performance into an immersive sonic landscape.

The work draws on environmental recordings from the Tank Center for Sonic Arts (Rangely, Colorado), Kebler Pass Aspen Grove, and Lacawac Sanctuary (Pocono Mountains). At the Tank, Wells employed recursive recording techniques—playing sound back into the vast cylindrical reverb chamber, re-recording, and layering the results—creating acoustically self-generating textures that mirror geological stratification and environmental memory.

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SPLICE Festival VI
Jan
23
to Jan 25

SPLICE Festival VI

  • Western Michigan University (map)
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SPLICE Festival is a three-day festival that blends engaging live performances with new technologies. Composers, performers, and composer/performers gather for a weekend of concerts and presentations covering topics such as aesthetics, technology, and issues of performance practice, with the goal of inspiring, educating, and sharing information amongst the attendees and the students at the host institution. SPLICE Festival is designed to foster community and to create bonds between performers and composers dedicated to music that involves dynamic, live performance with technology. Unlike the SPLICE Summer Institute, the Festival takes place at a different location each year.

SPLICE Festival 6 will be hosted by Western Michigan University from January 23-25, 2025. Activities will include concerts, presentations, and hands-on workshop sessions. Concerts will feature performances selected from submitted works and a curated concert by the SPLICE Ensemble. Lectures and workshops will be presented by participants and SPLICE faculty.

Dates:
January 23-25, 2025.

Location:
All events will take place live and in person at Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, MI

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27th Generative Art Conference
Dec
17
to Dec 19

27th Generative Art Conference

  • UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe (map)
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GENERATIVE ART WHERE THE BEAUTY VOICE SURVIVES
Future Visions on Past Steps
The location is in Venice, Italy, at the UNESCO Regional Bureau for Science and Culture in Europe, Castello 4930, 30122 Venice.
The dates are the 17th, 18th, and 19th of December 2024.

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SPLICE Institute 2024
Jun
23
to Jun 29

SPLICE Institute 2024

  • Western Michigan University (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

SPLICE Institute is a week-long, intensive summer program for performers, composers, and composer-performers interested in music that combines live performance and electronics. Applications are now being accepted for SPLICE Institute 2024, which will take place in-person June 23–29, 2024 in Kalamazoo, MI. See our Apply page for more information.

The 2024 SPLICE Institute marks our 10th year! To celebrate this SPLICE-iversary we will offer a SPLICE retrospective, featuring previous guest artists Kyong Mee Choi, Paula Matthusen, and Sam Pluta. Faculty and guests will lead workshops exploring topics and technologies including Max, signal processing basics, aesthetics, SuperCollider, performing using technology, and more. Guest artists will offer masterclasses and lessons. SPLICE Institute guests, faculty, and participants present nine concerts featuring some of the most exciting contemporary music involving live performance and electronics.

The SPLICE Institute’s infectious enthusiasm was clear... No doubt the SPLICE Institute will continue to grow as a hub of contemporary electroacoustic performance.

-I Care If You Listen

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Max Meetup Philadelphia
Apr
15
7:00 PM19:00

Max Meetup Philadelphia

Max Meetup Philadelphia is a regular meeting to share ideas and strengthen the connections of the Philadelphia community of Max users, digital artists and musicians. Each meetup will feature workshops, conversations, and open work-shares focusing on art-making, Max, and digital technologies. All experience levels are welcome to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring their computers if they wish to patch along with the workshops.

This Meetup will feature a performance and patch-along demo by Cerulean S. Payne-Passmore, who will share a gesture-controlled laptop feedback instrument and how to build your own in Max. Cerulean is a Philly-based composer and improviser studying at the University of Pennsylvania with Tyshawn Sorey.

This event is free and open to the public.

Max Meetup Philadelphia is organized by Sam Wells, a musician, video artist, and Max Certified Trainer based in Philadelphia.

Support provided by Fidget.

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New Music + Technology Festival
May
3
6:00 PM18:00

New Music + Technology Festival

The Virginia Tech Institute of Creativity, Arts and Technology, The School of Performing Arts, and Creativity + Innovation present: 

Virginia Tech New Music + Technology Festival

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Max Meetup Philadelphia
Mar
21
7:00 PM19:00

Max Meetup Philadelphia

Max Meetup Philadelphia is a regular meeting to share ideas and strengthen the connections of the Philadelphia community of Max users, digital artists and musicians. Each meetup will feature workshops, conversations, and open work-shares focusing on art-making, Max, and digital technologies. All experience levels are welcome to attend. Attendees are encouraged to bring their computers if they wish to patch along with the workshops.

The Match meetup will feature a workshop led by Per Bloland that focuses on live improvisation using Max. Per will share the patch used in his duo, Electric State, consisting of Bloland on electronics and sound exciters and Andrew Au on live video. Additionally, there will be time for collaboration and work sharing by attendees.

This event is free and open to the public.

Max Meetup Philadelphia is organized by Sam Wells, a musician, video artist, and Max Certified Trainer based in Philadelphia.

Support provided by Fidget and Cycling ’74.

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