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ARTIST RESIDENCY AT WESTMINSTER COLLEGE 2019/2020
Concerts!
Oct 15, 2019 8PM: Westminster College, Art program, Converse 311 - Pop-up Concert featuring NYC trombonist Will Lang.
Oct 28, 2019 7:30PM: RED DESERT - THE EDGE OF MUSIC , Chamber Music Series, Vieve Gore Concert Hall
An evening of experimental music for clarinet, percussion, electronics (and the constellations!!)
Katie Porter, clarinets
Devin Maxwell, percussion
Program:
Karlheinz Stockhausen TIERKREIS Melodies (arranged for bass clarinet and percussion by Red Desert) (1975-77)
Johannes Kreidler Fantasies of Downfall for vibraphone, audio and video playback (2015)
Lucie Vítková Choral no. 13 for clarinet/bass clarinet and vibraphone/percussion (Commissioned by Red Desert, 2017)
Devin Maxwell New Piece for Red Desert (2019)
Iannis Xenakis Rebonds A for solo percussion (1989)
James Tenney Monody for solo clarinet (1959)
-intermission-
(these works will be performed simultaneously)
John Cage Atlas Eclipticalis Clarinet parts I, II, III (1961)
John Cage Lecture on Nothing (1949)
John Cage 27'10.554" for a percussionist (1956)
March 2, 2020, 7:30PM //RED DESERT - THE FUTURE MUSIC - ALL-COMMISSIONS CONCERT (Commission Premieres by Carolyn Chen, Devin Maxwell, Judith Berkson, Andre Cormier, Teodora Stepancic, William Lang) Vieve Gore Auditorium, Westminster College//
Katie Porter, clarinets, Devin Maxwell, percussion/composer
Teodora Stepančić Clarinet No.6(*Katie) (2020)*, Solo Clarinet
J.P.A. Falzone, Two-Body Problem (2019)*, Clarinet & Vibraphone
Tim Parkinson Drum Piece (2011), Solo Percussion
Carolyn Chen Whether the fish are friendly (2019)*, Clarinet & Percussion
-intermission-
William Lang A Song for A Desert (2020)*, Bass Clarinet & Vibraphone
Devin Maxwell Bonneville Park 3 (2020)*, Solo Clarinet & Electronics
André Cormier Émeraude. Platine. Hémérocalles (2019)*
Tableau 2000
Tableau 2001
Tableau 2002
Tableau 2003
Bass Clarinet & Percussion
*Commissioned by Red Desert Ensemble
April 13, 2020, 7:30PM //RED DESERT CONCERT LIVESTREAM//
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEo6YUnwRaQ
Giancinto Scelsi MAKNONGAN (1976) Katie Porter, Bass Clarinet
Pauline Oliveros Single Stroke Roll Meditation (1974) Devin Maxwell, pre-recorded drums, live electronics
Michelle Lou Telegrams (2017) Katie Porter, Bass Clarinet and electronics
Alvin Lucier Music for Snare Drum, Pure Wave Oscillator, and One or More Reflective Surfaces (1990) Devin Maxwell, Drums and electronics
Devin Maxwell Bonneville Park 4 (2020) World Premiere Pre-recorded with Eric KM Clark, Violin, Christine Tavolacci, Flute, Katie Porter, Bass Clarinet, Devin Maxwell, Vibraphone and electronics
-intermission-
Yoko Ono Tunafish Sandwich Piece (1964) Katie Porter, objects
Yoko Ono Beat Piece (1963) Devin Maxwell, heartbeat
Yoko Ono Painting To See The Room (1961) Katie Porter and Devin Maxwell, objects
Michael Pisaro avérer local (2002) Katie Porter, Clarinet and Devin Maxwell, percussion and electronics Movements 1-5 in any order
Music Technology Events!
Sept 25, 2019 6:30-8:30PM: ABLETON LIVE! at Vieve Gore Concert Hall
Westminster College presents new techniques and creative strategies centered around Ableton Live, Push and Max for Live. Featuring presenter Matt Mateus and Ableton Live Certified Trainer Serafin Sanchez.
March 7, 2020//MUSIC TECHNOLOGY PEDAGOGY SUMMIT (Presentations and papers by academics working in music technology and electronic music- best practices in teaching in the ever-evolving landscape of music tech) Keynote speaker: Dr. Linda Antas, Music Technology and Composition at Montana State. Vieve Gore Auditorium, Westminster College//
// 4th Annual VU Symposium on experimental, electronic and improvised music July 2020 (POSTPONED TO SUMMER 2021) Park City Library, Park City, Utah//
Workshops!
11AM-1PM, Music Tech Room, 2nd Floor Jewett Center of Performing Arts
Sept 13, 2019 :You Live In The Now: Being a musician and artist in the 21st century.
Oct 4, 2019: Collaboration and Competition: How to get better at what you do and work with others in inspiring ways.
Nov 1, 2019: Experimental Music Workshop: Open to all/ no experience required/ art+ music
Nov 22, 2019: Failing Upwards: How we learn and grow when we fail.
Dec 13, 2019: Practicing Difficult Music and Music Entrepreneurship: When the hard work pays off.
Spring Semester 2020: Online workshops and individual mentorships with performing arts students.
Composer Chats!
Red Desert Ensemble Artist Residency in collaboration with Utah Symphony/Utah Opera PRESENT:
Jan 17, 2020 11AM Creating Silent Night, workshop with Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell, Music Tech Room
Jan 30, 2020 11AM Composer Andrew Norman workshop, Music Tech Room, Westminster
April 3, 2020 11AM Composer Lisa DeSpain in conversation with Devin Maxwell, LIVESTREAM
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ARTIST RESIDENCY AT WESTMINSTER COLLEGE 2019/2020
Concerts!
Oct 15, 2019 8PM: Westminster College, Art program, Converse 311 - Pop-up Concert featuring NYC trombonist Will Lang.
Oct 28, 2019 7:30PM: RED DESERT - THE EDGE OF MUSIC , Chamber Music Series, Vieve Gore Concert Hall
An evening of experimental music for clarinet, percussion, electronics (and the constellations!!)
Katie Porter, clarinets
Devin Maxwell, percussion
Program:
Karlheinz Stockhausen TIERKREIS Melodies (arranged for bass clarinet and percussion by Red Desert) (1975-77)
Johannes Kreidler Fantasies of Downfall for vibraphone, audio and video playback (2015)
Lucie Vítková Choral no. 13 for clarinet/bass clarinet and vibraphone/percussion (Commissioned by Red Desert, 2017)
Devin Maxwell New Piece for Red Desert (2019)
Iannis Xenakis Rebonds A for solo percussion (1989)
James Tenney Monody for solo clarinet (1959)
-intermission-
(these works will be performed simultaneously)
John Cage Atlas Eclipticalis Clarinet parts I, II, III (1961)
John Cage Lecture on Nothing (1949)
John Cage 27'10.554" for a percussionist (1956)
March 2, 2020, 7:30PM //RED DESERT - THE FUTURE MUSIC - ALL-COMMISSIONS CONCERT (Commission Premieres by Carolyn Chen, Devin Maxwell, Judith Berkson, Andre Cormier, Teodora Stepancic, William Lang) Vieve Gore Auditorium, Westminster College//
Katie Porter, clarinets, Devin Maxwell, percussion/composer
Teodora Stepančić Clarinet No.6(*Katie) (2020)*, Solo Clarinet
J.P.A. Falzone, Two-Body Problem (2019)*, Clarinet & Vibraphone
Tim Parkinson Drum Piece (2011), Solo Percussion
Carolyn Chen Whether the fish are friendly (2019)*, Clarinet & Percussion
-intermission-
William Lang A Song for A Desert (2020)*, Bass Clarinet & Vibraphone
Devin Maxwell Bonneville Park 3 (2020)*, Solo Clarinet & Electronics
André Cormier Émeraude. Platine. Hémérocalles (2019)*
Tableau 2000
Tableau 2001
Tableau 2002
Tableau 2003
Bass Clarinet & Percussion
*Commissioned by Red Desert Ensemble
April 13, 2020, 7:30PM //RED DESERT CONCERT LIVESTREAM//
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZEo6YUnwRaQ
Giancinto Scelsi MAKNONGAN (1976) Katie Porter, Bass Clarinet
Pauline Oliveros Single Stroke Roll Meditation (1974) Devin Maxwell, pre-recorded drums, live electronics
Michelle Lou Telegrams (2017) Katie Porter, Bass Clarinet and electronics
Alvin Lucier Music for Snare Drum, Pure Wave Oscillator, and One or More Reflective Surfaces (1990) Devin Maxwell, Drums and electronics
Devin Maxwell Bonneville Park 4 (2020) World Premiere Pre-recorded with Eric KM Clark, Violin, Christine Tavolacci, Flute, Katie Porter, Bass Clarinet, Devin Maxwell, Vibraphone and electronics
-intermission-
Yoko Ono Tunafish Sandwich Piece (1964) Katie Porter, objects
Yoko Ono Beat Piece (1963) Devin Maxwell, heartbeat
Yoko Ono Painting To See The Room (1961) Katie Porter and Devin Maxwell, objects
Michael Pisaro avérer local (2002) Katie Porter, Clarinet and Devin Maxwell, percussion and electronics Movements 1-5 in any order
Music Technology Events!
Sept 25, 2019 6:30-8:30PM: ABLETON LIVE! at Vieve Gore Concert Hall
Westminster College presents new techniques and creative strategies centered around Ableton Live, Push and Max for Live. Featuring presenter Matt Mateus and Ableton Live Certified Trainer Serafin Sanchez.
March 7, 2020//MUSIC TECHNOLOGY PEDAGOGY SUMMIT (Presentations and papers by academics working in music technology and electronic music- best practices in teaching in the ever-evolving landscape of music tech) Keynote speaker: Dr. Linda Antas, Music Technology and Composition at Montana State. Vieve Gore Auditorium, Westminster College//
// 4th Annual VU Symposium on experimental, electronic and improvised music July 2020 (POSTPONED TO SUMMER 2021) Park City Library, Park City, Utah//
Workshops!
11AM-1PM, Music Tech Room, 2nd Floor Jewett Center of Performing Arts
Sept 13, 2019 :You Live In The Now: Being a musician and artist in the 21st century.
Oct 4, 2019: Collaboration and Competition: How to get better at what you do and work with others in inspiring ways.
Nov 1, 2019: Experimental Music Workshop: Open to all/ no experience required/ art+ music
Nov 22, 2019: Failing Upwards: How we learn and grow when we fail.
Dec 13, 2019: Practicing Difficult Music and Music Entrepreneurship: When the hard work pays off.
Spring Semester 2020: Online workshops and individual mentorships with performing arts students.
Composer Chats!
Red Desert Ensemble Artist Residency in collaboration with Utah Symphony/Utah Opera PRESENT:
Jan 17, 2020 11AM Creating Silent Night, workshop with Kevin Puts and Mark Campbell, Music Tech Room
Jan 30, 2020 11AM Composer Andrew Norman workshop, Music Tech Room, Westminster
April 3, 2020 11AM Composer Lisa DeSpain in conversation with Devin Maxwell, LIVESTREAM
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