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EMUSIC-L Digest                                      Volume 56, Issue 01

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	*** new german MAILING LIST *** (2 messages)
	1994 International Computer Music Conference
	call for scores message from two days ago (2 messages)
	CALL FOR SCORES!
	FINAL CALL FOR SCORES!!!

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Date:         Wed, 15 Sep 1993 23:28:32 GMT
From:         Buebl Felix 
Subject:      *** new german MAILING LIST ***

Welcome to the mailing list Watchtower. It's purpose is to scan the
german progressive/experimental music scene. Therefore the standart
language is german. Of course we understand english questions.

Aber Hallo!

Watchtower beschaeftigt sich mit progressiver/innovativer/experimenteller
Musik. Es gibt dabei keine Einschraenkung auf einen speziellen Stil wie
z.b. "fruehe Genesis", Free Jazz, Power Metal, 12-ton-musik, tekkkkno,
grindcore oder sonstige Schubladen. Alles ist erlaubt.

Die Funktionen von Watchtower sind:

 * WEITERMELDEN, wenn irgendeine interessante Band irgendwo im
   deutschsprachigen Raum unterwegs ist! Z.B. war im Fruehling '93
   "Lars Hollmer's Looping Home Orchestra" in D und CH auf Tour -
   featuring Fred Frith (ex Henry Cow)! Also ein Leckerbissen fuer
   das aufgeweckte Ohr - nur hat's wohl kaum einer mitbekommen.
   Selbst wenn man's irgendwo gelesen haette, haette man wohl kaum geahnt,
   (ich jedenfalls nicht) welcher Schatz sich hinter diesem Namen verbirgt.
   Aus diesem "Vorwarnungs-service" leitet sich auch der Name Watchtower
   ab (ein gleichnamige progressivst-metal band is nur zu empfehlen 8c).

 * FACHSIMPELN. Palavern. Expertenrunde befragen. Wissen weitergeben.

 * Tauschboerse etc.....

Alles klar? Wenn Du Mitglied werden willst, schicke eine mail an
watchtower-request@dontpanic.rz.uni-ulm.de - dort sollte in einer Zeile
SUBSCRIBE (= abonniere) stehen. Abmelden geht genau so, nur mit
UNSUBSCRIBE.

Zur Zeit bin ich leider noch in den Semesterferien, deswegen kann es
bis zu einer Woche dauern, bis ich antworte.

So lang,
            Felix

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Date:         Fri, 17 Sep 1993 14:27:12 +0000
From:         Nick Rothwell 
Subject:      Re: *** new german MAILING LIST ***

>12-ton-musik, tekkkkno, grindcore

Sounds like there's some good stuff going on over there... I'm only
surprised I can't hear it from where I'm sitting right now...

                        Nick Rothwell   |   cassiel@cassiel.demon.co.uk
     CASSIEL Contemporary Music/Dance   |   cassiel@cix.compulink.co.uk

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Date:         Tue, 28 Sep 1993 11:38:29 -0400
From:         "Paul Lansky (by way of xrjdm@twinpeaks.gsfc.nasa.gov Joe McMahon)" 
Subject:      1994 International Computer Music Conference

INTERNATIONAL COMPUTER MUSIC CONFERENCE 1994
Aarhus Denmark, September 12-17, 1994
Submission deadline: February 1, 1994

     ICMC 1994
     Musikhuset Aarhus
     Thomas Jensens All
     DK-8000 Aarhus C
     Denmark
     Tel:   +45 8931 8171 Fax:   +45 8931 8166
     Email: ICMC94@daimi.aau.dk

Please use the following numbers before November 18, 1993:
     Tel:   +45 8620 2855 Fax:   +45 8620 2276


Contents:
1)   Conference Description
2)   Program Schedule
3)   Registration Procedure
4)   Submission Procedure

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                       ICMC 1994: The Human Touch

Since the first conference in 1974, the annual International Com-
puter  Music Conference has developed into the principal interna-
tional forum for the interchange  of  artistic,  scientific,  en-
gineering  and  philosophical  research  in the field of computer
music and music technology. The ICMC consists not only  of  paper
sessions,  but  a  variety of other activities as well, including
hardware and software demonstrations, studio reports, special in-
terest group meetings and a trade exhibition. An integral part of
an ICMC is the professional performance of computer music  compo-
sitions:  usually  around  ten  concerts  are  presented  at each
conference. Recent conferences have been held in Glasgow (in con-
nection with European City of Culture 1990), Montreal (1991), San
Jose, California (1992). and  Tokyo in September 1993. ICMC  1994
will be held in Aarhus, Denmark, September 12-17. The Aarhus ICMC
will be organized by DIEM, Denmark's  national  center  of  elec-
troacoustic music. The theme of the 1994 conference is "The Human
Touch", focusing on the many aspects of human-machine interaction
by  highlighting live performance and presenting new developments
in the area of user interface and  instrument  design.  The  1994
ICMC  will present a wide variety of outstanding soloists, ensem-
bles and orchestras performing with computers. Featured guest ar-
tist,  Michel  Waisvisz, from Holland, explores the possibilities
of the human touch in his exciting solo performances  using  "The
Hands". The Cikada ensemble from Oslo and the Athelas Sinfonietta
from Copenhagen have both specialized in repertoire for  acoustic
instruments combined with computers. The Aarhus-based profession-
al dance company, Marie Brolin-Tani Dance Theater,  will  present
an  evening of computer music and ballet. And the closing concert
will feature the Aarhus Symphony Orchestra. The  call  for  music
submissions  includes  a  description of these performance groups
and encourages composers to send works involving  computers  with
instruments and dance. In addition to the performances of submit-
ted works selected by an international jury, the 1994  ICMC  will
premiere  two ICMA commissions as well as five new works by lead-
ing Nordic composers commissioned by DIEM. There will be a  total
of  11  concerts  including an outdoor performance with fireworks
and computer music! A special-edition compact disc with  selected
works  from the ICMC 1994 concert programs will be distributed to
all delegates.

Aarhus is Denmark's next largest city after Copenhagen with about
260,000  inhabitants, offering all the advantages of a major city
within a relaxed and pleasant environment. The entire  conference
will  be  held in the heart of Aarhus in and around the beautiful
Concert Hall Aarhus.  Great care has been taken  to  ensure  that
conference delegates can move easily from their hotels to the pa-
per sessions to the concerts with no more than a five minute walk
between locations!

British composer Trevor Wishart, known  for  his  extensive  work
with  computers and the human voice, will give the keynote speech
and perform his own new work for solo voice and computer.  Miller
Puckette  from  IRCAM will present a special talk. Mr. Puckette's
important work in developing the graphic programming environment,
MAX,  is highly regarded among computer music practitioners. Four
full days of paper sessions, demonstrations and  poster  sessions
will  present  the  latest research in the many areas of computer
music, including recent hardware and  software  developments.   A
special  panel  session will be devoted to the effect of computer
technology on the musical thinking of the composer and performer.
A  vendor  exhibition  showing products related to computer music
will be open to delegates as well as the general  public  in  the
foyer of the concert hall.

Prior to the conference itself, four workshops will be held.  The
topics  are  Digital Signal Processing, The Kyma Sound Specifica-
tion Language, The Aesthetics of Computer Music  and  Interactive
Composition.  The colorful and impressive Aarhus Festival, one of
the largest festivals in Northern Europe, will be held  September
2-11, immediately prior to the conference.

ICMC in Aarhus promises to be an inspiring  and  exciting  event.
With emphasis on convenience for delegates, high standards of mu-
sical performance and comfortable conference facilities, we  will
do  our  best to bring the human touch to ICMC 1994. We look for-
ward to welcoming conference delegates  to  Aarhus  in  September
1994.

Wayne Siegel
Conference Chairman

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                       ICMC 1994: Aarhus, Denmark
                   Program Schedule (subject to change)

Monday September 12
10:00 - 13:00  Workshop 1: Digital Signal Processing (Perry Cook)
14:00 - 17:00  Workshop 2: KYMA (Carla Scaletti)

Tuesday September 13
10:00 - 13:00  Workshop 3: Aesthetics of Computer Music (Trevor
Wishart)
14:00 - 17:00  Workshop 4: Interactive Composition (George Lewis)
17:00 - 20:00  Early Registration
20:00 - 22:00  Concert 1: Cikada Ensemble

Wednesday September 14
08:00 - 20:00  Registration and Information
09:00 - 12:00  Paper sessions 1
13:00 - 14:30  Concert 2
14:40 - 17:00  Paper sessions 2
17:30 - 19:00  ICMC Reception (Host: City of Aarhus)
20:00 - 22:00  Concert 3: Performance and Multi Media
22:30 - 23:00  Concert 4: Fireworks and Computer Music

Thursday September 15
08:00 - 20:00  Registration and Information
09:00 - 12:00  Paper sessions 3
13:00 - 14:30  Concert 5
14:40 - 15:30  Special Talk (Miller Puckette)
15:40 - 17:00  Paper sessions 4
19:30 - 20:00  Keynote Address (Trevor Wishart)
20:00 - 22:00  Concert 6: Athelas Sinfonietta

Friday September 16
08:00 - 17:00  Registration and Information
09:00 - 12:00  Paper sessions 6
13:00 - 14:30  Concert 7
14:40 - 15:30  Special Panel (Stephen Pope, chair)
15:40 - 16:30  Paper sessions 7
17:30 - 20:00  ICMA Banquet
20:30 - 22:30  Concert 8: Marie Brolin-Tani Dance Theater

Saturday September 17
09:00 - 12:00  Paper sessions 8
13:00 - 14:30  Concert 9
14:40 - 16:30  Paper sessions 9
16:30 - 18:00  ICMA general assembly
20:00 - 22:00  Concert 10: Aarhus Symphony Orchestra
22:30 - 24:00  Concert 11: Computer-jazz

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                          Registration Procedure

For a copy of the first announcement and submission form contact the
ICMC secretariat at the above address. A conference registration form
must be completed and mailed before July 1, 1994 to avoid late
registration fees. All ICMA members receive a 25% reduction in the
Conference and Tutorial Workshop Fees. An ICMA Membership Form is
enclosed in the first announcement.

Registration Fee
The registration fee covers admittance to all ICMC 1994 concerts, paper
sessions, demonstrations sessions and receptions. The fee also includes
a copy of the 1994 ICMC Proceedings, a special edition compact disc and
the complete concert program. Prices are as follows:

                          Before July 1   After July 1
ICMA member            Dkk 1,800       Dkk 2,200
Non-member             Dkk 2,500       Dkk 2,900
Student ICMA member    Dkk   950       Dkk 1,200
Student non-member     Dkk 1,300       Dkk 1,600
The rate of exchange as of August 15, 1993 was US$ 1.00 = Dkk 6.80

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                           Submission Procedure

All submissions must be received by February 1, 1994.

Music Submissions:
Music to be performed at the conference will be selected by an
international committee. The following categories of music works will
be considered: Live Computer Music, Computer Generated Tape, Algorithmic
Compositions, Music for Instruments and/or voices and Computers, Music
for Experimental Instruments and Computers, Computer Music with Visual
Art, Computer Music and Dance, Computer Music Installations.

Papers and Demonstrations Submissions:
Submissions from any field of computer applications in music and audio
will be considered. Submissions are encouraged on substantial,
original, and previously unpublished research on all aspects of
computer music, including the conference theme, "The Human Touch".
A limited amount of space is available for the demonstration of
non-commercial systems, methodologies and new technologies.
Submissions will be reviewed and selected by an international committee.

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Date:         Fri, 10 Sep 1993 13:43:13 -0400
From:         Thom Cox 
Subject:      call for scores message from two days ago

I have been trying to figure out how to send a message to this address.
Has anyone had any luck?  Please help.

>From: MSUVX1.MEMST.EDU!UPJCLIMIE
>Subject: Re: CALL FOR SCORES!!!!!!

thanx

Thom Cox   nec_twc@flo.org

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Date:         Fri, 10 Sep 1993 14:46:16 -0400
From:         idealord 
Subject:      Re: call for scores message from two days ago

>
> I have been trying to figure out how to send a message to this address.
> Has anyone had any luck?  Please help.
>
> >From: MSUVX1.MEMST.EDU!UPJCLIMIE
> >Subject: Re: CALL FOR SCORES!!!!!!
>
> thanx
>
> Thom Cox   nec_twc@flo.org
>

Hmmm... I posted what was in effect correspondence between Peter and myself -
I used the automatic reply feature of "elm" and I'm pretty sure it went to the
aforementioned address - you could try reversing it -> not sure if that would
help or not - if worse comes to worse - send me your letter and I'll repost it
to him...

Try -> upjclimie@msuvx1.memst.edu first, though.

Jeff Harrington
idealord@dorsai.dorsai.org

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Date:         Wed, 8 Sep 1993 14:23:40 -0400
From:         idealord 
Subject:      CALL FOR SCORES!

Found this on rec.music.compose ->

From: MSUVX1.MEMST.EDU!UPJCLIMIE
Subject: Re: CALL FOR SCORES!!!!!!

The ensemble consists or nine players that play both acoustic, and electronic
 instruments.  Here is what they play:

player one - synths, piano

player two - cello, viola da gamba, synth, piano

player three - Akai EWI, Saxophone (any), synth

player four - electric bass, picollo bass (electric), acoustic

player five - electric and acoustic guitars

player six - acoustic percussion, and electric triggers via OCTAPAD
        (the octapad consists of eight square capable of triggering 16
        sounds via two velocity levels)

player seven - tenor voice

player eight - soprano voice

player nine - (only if needed - not yet strongly commited) - Yamaha WX7 wind
        controller, second saxophone (any), and recorder.


All acoustic instruments will be amplified and placed with some sort af effect.
Any combo of reverb, echo, pich shit, chorus, etc.. can be accessed at any time.
If you need a list of synths just ask.

We have two performances set for fall semester.

October 20th, and Dec 1st

the deadline for october 20th concert is September 30, 1993.3

Oh, i almost forgot...  we have excelent sequencing capabilities.

Thank you for your interest, if you have any questions, please e-mail back.

Peter J. Climie
co-founder Memphis State Electronic Music Ensemble


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Subject: Re: CALL FOR SCORES!!!!!!
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Jeff, I am not sure if I already replyed to your message as to what equipment
that we have so I will give it again, or for the first time, which ever this is.

If I already send this information, please excuse my absent mindednes.
(Us composers are like that sometimes!)

For micro tuning pourposes, we have the following:

1 SY77
4 TX81z
1 Akai analog synth (i forget which one)

we also have:
1 Kawai K1II
2 Proteus 1
1 Yahama DX7
1 Ensoniqs EPS
1 Yahama Sampler (again, the model slips me)
1 Kertzweill 2000 synth/sampler with more memory than you can shake a stick at
1 Yahama TG55 tone generator
1 Korn mono-analog synth
            (that's a KORG, not korn)
            (no midi either on the KORG)
1 Akai EWI wind controller-- can be used as a tne generator
            (The EWI is an analog synth, not digital, and yeilds some
             VERY nice sounds)


we also have a nice aray of acoustical, and non-synth electric instruments.
(I think i sent the list)


As you can see, we are well stocked with sources, and there should be no
problem giving any piece the correct "instrumentation"


If you have any more questions, feal free to ask, that's why I posted.


Thank you very much for your time...    again.

Peter J. Climie

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Date:         Fri, 17 Sep 1993 08:34:42 -0400
From:         idealord 
Subject:      FINAL CALL FOR SCORES!!!


Hi all,

I am sorry about this being a form letter.
I would much rather send this to each of you individually,
but the pressure of time, and an ever closing deadline won't allow for it.

If you have decided to send scores, they must be recieved by September 31st.
Don't fret, if your's doesn't reach here by then, there are two performances,
and any submittles recieved after this month will be considered for the
December concert.  Although, scores that are recieved on time will get
first consideration.




Send all scores to the following address:

Peter J. Climie
Memphis State Electronic Music Ensemble
3563 Mynders #6
Memphis TN 38111

If you would like to speak to me personally, my phone number is:

901-452-3306

Please included the following items with your score:

1. Biograhical information and program notes for EACH work submitted.
2. A cassette tape of a prior performance. (if available)
3. Parts for individual players. (Works submitted without individual parts
   CANNOT be considered for the October 20th concert due to the prperation
   time needed.)
4. A list of performers needed, and any composers notes that would help reduce
   rehearsal time.


The concerts are on the following two dates:

October  20th  12:30pm   Harris Auditorium
December 1st   7:30pm    Harris Auditorium

Another performance is currently being arranged in conjunction with
the Mid-South Composers Forum, and the Dixon Art Gallery.
No date has been set.

Each performance will have a different program, with the Dixon performance
drawing from the other 2 for it's program.

**  Only materials including a self-addressed sealed envelope will be returned.

I look forward from hearing from you, and performing your work,

Peter J. Climie
Memphis State Electronic Music Ensemble

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