EMuSE builds on the strong tradition of the studio as a creative space in which technology empowers new paths of expression for compositional and performative imagination. EMuSE will foster musical expression occurring at the intersection of contemporary music composition, instrumental/vocal performance, and technology.
Electroacoustic Music Studios @ Eastman (EMuSE)
About
Program Director
Dr. Mikel Kuehn
Director of EMuSE, Professor of Composition
EMuSE builds on the strong tradition of the studio as a creative space in which technology empowers new paths of expression for compositional and performative imagination.
“Building on the outstanding talents of Eastman students, EMuSE will foster musical expression occurring at the intersection of contemporary music composition, instrumental/vocal performance, and technology,” says Kuehn. “Areas of focus will include audio synthesis techniques, computer assisted composition, creative coding, digital signal processing, sound design, and spatialization.”
– Mikel Kuehn, Director of EMuSE, Professor of Composition
Teaching Assistants
Anak Baiharn
Tucker Johnson
Matthew Lam
Ko Muramatsu
Connor Simpson
Concerts
EMuSE concerts will feature new compositions by prominent guest artists and students alongside historical works. Additionally, Eastman performers will have the opportunity to learn about music technology for concert production, potentially unlocking a world of new repertoire.
Spring 2025
EMuSE
Featuring Ludger Brümmer, guest electroacoustic composer
THURSDAY, MARCH 6 | 7:30 PM
Hatch Recital Hall
EMuSE
Featuring Andrew Lewis, guest composer
MONDAY, APRIL 14 | 7:30 PM
Hatch Recital Hall
Fall 2024
Kotoka Suzuki Guest Composer Symposium
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 3:30-5:00 PM
ESM 404
Kotoka Suzuki discusses her music.
Kotoka Suzuki Guest Composer Concert
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 | 7:30 PM
Hatch Recital Hall
Kotoka Suzuki Concert Program
John Young Guest Composer Symposium
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31 | 3:30-5:00 PM
ESM 404
John Young discusses his music.
John Young Guest Composer Concert
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 1 | 7:30 PM
Hatch Recital Hall
Areas of Focus
Areas of focus will include audio synthesis techniques, computer assisted composition, creative coding, digital signal processing, sound design, and spatialization.
Background
The Eastman Audio Research Studio (EARS) emerged from the Eastman Computer Music Center, founded by Allan Schindler in 1981, as a platform for research, experimentation and realization of new music and sound art at the Eastman School of Music. Eastman rebranded EARS to the Electroacoustic Music Studios @ Eastman (EMuSE) in 2023, with the appointment of composer Dr. Mikel Kuehn ’93E (MA), ’95E (PhD) as director of the program. Kuehn also serves as Professor of Composition at Eastman.
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