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Merge II: Hallows (2024)

for orchestra and live electronics (performed by me)

Commissioned by the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra

Possibly the largest project I've done:
90 minutes of music, a 500-page score, 13let IDM grooves, Just Intonation, JI synths, samples,

MPE-controllers, Ableton, Max/MSP, and Empath (see below)

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Photo Credits: Anoo Prabhala (left) and Diedre Robbin (right), both used with permission.

​Following a widely successful collaboration between the CSO, myself, and Push/Pull in May of 2024, the orchestra commissioned a full evening of music from me featuring original compositions and some public domain orchestral repertoire re-imaginings.

The first performance occurred just before Halloween at Blackbox in Charlotte, NC, and was themed accordingly in many of its repertoire choices and themes.

My seven original works pushed the boundaries of orchestral possibilities and electronic dance rhythms including 13-Limit Just Intonation harmonies and rhythms (see below) and 

A full perusal score is available for free by request for interested orchestras/ensembles/conductors or for a small fee for others.  Contact me for more info.

Scroll down for more details and glimpses of the project.

Dreams in the Witch House (2024)

Video credit RJ Wuagneux, used with permission, approved by CSO for sharing.

Aiaiai  (2024)

Video credit RJ Wuagneux, used with permission, approved by CSO for sharing.

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