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Rama Gottfried appointed Professor at Zurich University of the Arts

The Zurich University of the Arts Board has appointed Rama Gottfried, a CNMAT alum and PhD graduate in music composition from the Department of Music, to the position of Professor of Contemporary Computer Music Practice previously held by Prof. Dr. Martin Neukom. He will take up the post in August 2022.

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Welcoming John-Carlos Perea

John-Carlos Perea will be in residence at CNMAT as a visiting researcher, composer, and performer for the academic year 2022-23. In addition to being a GRAMMY® Award winning multi-instrumentalist and recording artist, John-Carlos is Associate Professor of American Indian Studies in the College of Ethnic Studies at San Francisco State University.

John-Carlos will be developing a musician-specific augmented performance environment for voice, cedar flute, and drum.

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CNMAT Externals v1.0.5 Released

On Wednesday, April 27, CNMAT released a maintenance update for CNMAT Externals v1.0.5 that provides support and compatibility with Apple's M1 processors as well as other minor updates and bug fixes. Users should update the CNMAT Externals through the Max Package Manager:

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Mathematical modeling of music timbre

CNMAT's Lead Researcher, Department of Music Assistant Professor Carmine-Emanuele Cella, with co-authors, recently published two new papers on the mathematical modeling of music timbre.

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Blanton Featured In Portal Refractions

CNMAT composer and researcher, Andrew Blanton, will be featured in Portal Refractions, a New Art City Physical Activation. The event is hosted by Gray Area.

https://grayarea.org/event/portal-refractions/

 

"The portal is a gateway to another world; but when you cross the threshold everything changes, it becomes refracted. This special event, featuring mixed-reality and sound performances, offers a look at the looking glass itself."

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Rage Thormbones Residency & Concert

Rage Thormbones will complete their residency at CNMAT this month and present a concert of works by UC Berkeley composers. They have worked closely with the duo over past months to develop pieces that range from ecstatic grim comedy to improvisatory murmurings. There will be a light reception to follow the concert.

RAGE Thormbones Concert
Saturday, April 30, 2022, 8:00pm to 9:30pm
1750 Arch Street
Berkeley, CA 94709

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Pop-Up Exhibition: Word Search

Come experience David Coll's Word Search

Word Search
Friday, April 22, 2022, 7:00pm to 9:00pm
CNMAT
1750 Arch Street
Berkeley, CA 94709

Word Search is a pop-up exhibition with an ongoing reception from 7-9pm. Showings earlier in the day by appointment.

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