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education
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professional experience |
presentations | selected
research projects
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skills
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affiliations |
references
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education
University of California, Santa Cruz,
Certificate in Algorithmic Composition
(2008)
Concentration in list processing (LISP programming language) and artificial musical
intelligence
Studied composition with
David Cope,
Peter Elsea, and
Paul Nauert
Composed music and developed algorithms for musical intelligence
[Experiments in Musical Intelligence]
Developed list processing algorithms that integrate with previous work in
modality algorithms and algorithmic composition
New York University,
M.M. -
Master of Music
(2005 - 2007)
Magna Cum Laude
Steinhardt Graduate School of Education Department of Music
Technology
Concentration in algorithmic composition & interactive music
systems
Studied composition with
Robert Rowe,
Kenneth Peacock,
Luke Dubois
and
Joel Chadabe
Developed the
Modal Object Library: a
collection of algorithms to control modality
Developed the
EAMIR project: an interactive
system for music education, performance & composition
Kean University,
B.A. - Bachelor of Arts in Music Education
(2000 - 2005)
Cum Laude
Concentration in classical guitar performance.
Studied classical guitar with
Christopher Kenniff
Studied composition with
Matthew Halper
Certified K-12 Educator by the State of New Jersey
Recipient of the
2005
Who's Who
Award
Recipient of the
Kean University 2005 Outstanding Student
Teacher Award
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professional experience
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Montclair State University,
Department of Music,
est. 1908
Visiting Specialist -
Director of Music Technology
(2007
- present)
Courses taught in
Electronic Music, Music Technology, Composition, Advanced Max/MSP
Interactive Music & Multimedia System Programming, and Film Scoring
& Multimedia Composition
Music Technology
Director/Consultant for the
A/V construction, implementation, and design of the Cali
School of Music's building project/renovation of Chapin Hall, and all technology
implementations therein (2008-2009)
Scope includes video and
audio for recording studios, 5 fully mediated classrooms, a
19-station piano lab, a 15-station music production computer
lab, rehearsal halls, practice rooms, lending equipment
package (video/audio recording hardware & microphones,
multimedia control surfaces/interfaces/sensors), two
dedicated special purpose rooms (Ott, Rochburg), two mobile
A/V media units, integrated video web streaming, production
broadcasting, Leshowitz Recital Hall mediation, and lobby
mediation.
Served on
project development, review, and evaluation committees for
the consultation, construction, and implementation of the
complete A/V infrastructure and program of Chapin Hall
(2008-present).
Technology
Implementation and Training
Developed
student lab monitor team and provided training and
supportive documentation for lab usage, maintenance, and
equipment borrowing procedures (2009).
Developed
student recording engineer team and provided training and
supportive documentation for equipment use and
recording/archiving procedures (2009).
Developed
Music Technology Resource Group for
faculty and students which provides supportive documentation
for all MSU equipment/software as well as policies for lab
use and borrowing equipment (2009).
Kean University,
Department of Music,
est. 1855
Adjunct Professor of Music -
Associate Director of Music
Technology (2007
- present
courses taught in
Electronic Music, Music Technology, Composition and Music Survey
Assistant Director of
Ars
Vitalis: the
NJ New Music Forum (2008)
Producer/Engineer for Kean recordings and projects including:
[view
COMPLETE list of
Kean recordings]
Kean
Concert Artists
Schubert's
Quintet in C
(2005)
[recorded at
SONY
Studios NYC]
Kean Department of Theatre
Hamlet
(2006),
Othello
(2007),
Sleeping Beauty
(2008),
the Pillowman (2009)
Kean University Jazz Ensemble
/ Percussion Ensemble
Emmy-Award-Winning Craig Lindvahl's
Cobb Field (2008)
Composer & Musical Director for
university performances and events including the theatre
department's production of
Hamlet
(2007),
Othello
(2007) &
Sleeping Beauty
(2008).
Chair of
Technology Committee (2010) for
the
Educating the
Creative Mind Conference featuring
Howard Gardner
Oxford
University Press,
est. 1478
Author of
Max/MSP/Jitter
for Music Education
(in
press 2010 - 2011)
Technology Institute for Music
Education (TI:ME) National Advisory Board
est.
1996
National Advisory Board Member
(2010
- present)
Arco String Ensemble,
String Orchestra,
est. 2005
Executive Board Member
(2008
- present)
Head of Recording
Production/Engineering
KAMA School of Music,
Private Music Institute,
est. 2005
Founder and Administrator(2005
- present)
Instructor- courses in
classical guitar, piano, bass, and theory (2005 - 2008)
Kearny Christian Academy, K
- 12 Private School,
est. 1981.
Music Program Director (2005 - present)
Developed Scope & Sequence
including
annual Winter & Spring concerts (2005)
Teacher - courses in theory, classical guitar, piano,
bass and general music and music technology (2005 - 2008)
CBM, LLC, Multimedia
Production Corporation,
est. 2005
Founder
Composer/Arranger,
Sound Design/Engineer & Producer
popular and art music recordings
live multimedia presentations, installations, web and video production
City of Hope
International Church,
est. 1973
Director of Music (1999 - present)
Choir Director (2002 -
2005)
presentations &
lectures
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-College Music Society (CMS)
/ Assoc.
for Technology in Music Instruction (ATMI)
National Conference
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Minneapolis,
MN
Session Lecturer & Showcase Presenter
(2010)
-International
Society for Technology in Education (ISTE)
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Music & Tech Special Interest Group
(SIGMT) |
Denver,
CO
Keynote Lecture (2010)
view video
-Stockton
College:
Physics
Dept. Natural Sciences and Mathematics
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Pomona, NJ
Guest Lecture (2010)
view video
-Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in
the United States (SEAMUS)
National Conference
| St. Cloud, MN
Composition &
Performance (2010)
view video
-Technology
Institute for Music Ed. (TI:ME) National Conference
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NJMEA
| East
Brunswick, NJ
Session Lecturer
& Hands-on Workshop Presentation
(2010)
view video
-CMENC
State Conference
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Montclair, NJ
Session Lecturer
(2010)
view video
-Technology
Institute for Music Education (TI:ME)
Central Regional Conference
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OMEA
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Cincinnati, OH
Keynote
Lecture
(2010)
view video
-New York
University Graduate Seminar in Music Education
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New York, NY
Guest Lecture (2009)
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view video
-College Music Society (CMS)
/ Assoc.
for Technology in Music Instruction (ATMI)
National Conference
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Portland, OR
Session Lecturer & Showcase Presenter
(2009) |
view video
-Winner:
2009 Best Student Presentation Award
-Technology
Institute for Music Education (TI:ME)
NJ
Conference
| East
Brunswick, NJ
Session Lecturer
(2009) |
view video
-American
String Teachers Association (ASTA)
Chamber Music Institute (CMI)
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Union, NJ
Instructor/Session Lecturer
(2009) |
view pictures
-Cycling 74's
Max/MSP Expo 74 Conference
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San Francisco, CA
Poster Session Presenter
(2009) |
view video
-New Jersey
Music Educators Assoc. (NJMEA)
| East
Brunswick, NJ
Multiple Session Lecturer
(2009) | view video
-Technology
Institute for Music Ed. (TI:ME) National Conference
/
TMEA
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San
Antonio, TX
Session Lecturer
(2009) |
view video
-American
String Teachers Association
(ASTA) Chamber Music Institute (CMI)
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Union, NJ
Session Lecturer
(2008) |
view video
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selected research projects
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TI:ME Action Research
Awarded a competitive research grant (2010)
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view project site
Informal Music Learning in Non-Music Students Through
Interactive Systems
Continued research with
the
interactive music system
automata
(2009) authored by
V.J.
&
Dan
Manzo
EAMIR
Electro-acoustic Musically Interactive Room, (2007)
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view project site
Founder/Director/Developer
eamir.org
an
alternate controller and
sensor-filled room project that allows people with disabilities to
create tonal music with accessible musical interfaces. Software
for EAMIR is open-source giving users an endless array
of performance opportunities and musical activities.
partnership with
Korg/SoundTree
(2008)
featured library on
Cycling '74 and
Max Objects (2007)
the EAMIR Software Development Kit
(SDK)
allows users to create EAMIR instruments without prior
programming knowledge by connecting instrument modules to sound
modules.
Modal Object Library
A Collection of Algorithms to Control and Define Modality, (2006)
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view project site
Author and developer of an extensive library of objects for
use primarily in algorithmic compositions and electronic music
Library consists of algorithms for defining modality (including
all diatonic modes), modal relationships, tertian harmony and
chord constructs, quartal/quintal harmony, modes of limited
transposition, harmonic analysis, western functional harmony,
fuzzy logic harmonization, and more, as well as numerous tools and utilities
Library is ported for use in
Lisp (C-LISP, Open Music, Common Music), Pure Data, and Max/MSP/Jitter
featured library on
Cycling '74 and
Max Objects (2006)
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skills
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Music Performance and Composition: thorough knowledge of music theory and composition, and classical
guitar performance. Specialty:
algorithmic and traditional compositional models of modality &
modal relationships, theory, and interactive music & multimedia systems.
Computers & Programming: thorough knowledge of Windows,
Linux, and Mac environments, a variety of programming languages
including Max/MSP/Jitter, Lisp (C-LISP, Open Music, Common
Music), C-Sound, Kyma, Pure Data, PHP, Flash and other web-languages as well as industry standard music production & creation
software such as Pro Tools, Digital Performer, Logic, Live, etc. and Finale
& Sibelius. Specialty:
algorithmic & electro-acoustic composition & interactive music
and multimedia systems/installations.
Educational:
NJ State Certified K-12 Music Educator specializing in
classical guitar instruction and music technology
for education, composition, and performance.
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affiliations
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SEAMUS
Society for
Electro-acoustic Music in the United States
(since
2009)
AIII
Association for
the Advancement of Artificial Intelligence
(since
2008)
ATMI
Association for
Technology in Music Instruction
(since
2008)
CMS
College Music
Society
(since
2008)
NYAS
New York Academy
of Sciences
(since
2008)
TI:ME
Technology
Institute for Music Educators
(since
2008)
AFT American
Federation of Teachers
(since
2007)
ICMA International Computer Music Association,
(since 2006)
AES Audio Engineering Society,
(since 2006)
ASCAP American Society of Composers, Authors, and Publishers,
(since 2001)
NJMEA New Jersey
Music Education Association,
(since
2000)
MENC National
Association for Music Educators,
(since
2000)
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references
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Dr. Deborah Sheldon
Professor of Music Education,
Temple University
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Dr. Maurice Wright
Professor of Music Composition,
Temple University
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Dr. Richard Brodhead
Professor of Music Composition,
Temple University
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Prof. David Cope
Professor of Music Composition,
University of California, Santa Cruz
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Prof. Peter Elsea
Professor of Music Composition,
University of California, Santa Cruz
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Dr. David J. Elliot
Professor of Music Education, New York
University
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Dr. Robert Rowe
Professor of Music Composition, New York
University
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Dr. Kenneth J. Peacock
Professor of Music Technology,
New York University
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Dr. Juan Bello Professor of Music
Technology,
New York University
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Prof. Joel Chadabe
Professor of Music,
New York University
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Dr. Robert Aldridge
Professor of Music Composition, Montclair
State University
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Dr. Matthew Halper
Professor of Music,
Kean University
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Dr. Anthony Scelba
Professor of Music, Kean
University
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