LOU BUNK

Curriculum Vitae

March 2008

EDUCATION

Ph.D. Music Composition and Theory, ABD
Brandeis University, Waltham, MA
1999-present: Anticipated date of completion: 2008

M.A., Music Composition
Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 1998

B.A., Music Theory and Composition
Central Conn. State University, New Britain, CT, 1996

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

Assistant Professor of Music
Franklin Pierce College, Ringe, NH, 2004-present

• Computer Music I
• Computer Music II
• Advanced Electronic Music Composition
• History of Electronic Music
• Recording Techniques
• Advanced Recording Techniques
• Audio Production
• Sound Design
• Music in Our World
• Private Guitar Instruction

Boston Conservatory, Boston, MA, 2004-2005

• Harmony and Counterpoint I
• Harmony and Counterpoint II
• Ear Training I-IV

Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, 2002-2003

• Electronic Music I (TA)
• Electronic Music II (TA)

Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, 2000-2002

• Ear Training I
• Ear Training II

Cambridgeport School, Cambridge, MA, 2000

• Guitar Instructor

Washington University, St. Louis, MO, 1997-98

• Music Theory I (TA)
• Music Theory II (TA)

RELATED EXPERIENCE

Studio Director, Franklin Pierce Computer Music Studio, Rindge, NH, 2004-Present
Concert Producer, Open Sound, Somerville MA, 2005-Present
Board Member, Somerville Arts Council, Somerville, MA, 2005-Present
Sound Designer, American Repertory Theater, Cambridge MA, 2003-2005
Concert Director, New Music Brandeis, Waltham, MA, 2002-2003
Assistant Studio Director, Brandeis Electro-Acoustic Music Studio, Waltham, MA, 2001-2003
Assistant Producer/Audio Engineer, BEAMS Electronic Music Marathon, 2001 and 2003

HONORS, AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS

• SEAMUS/ASCAP Student Commission Competition, Finalist, 2003
• ASCAP Foundation Morton Gould Young Composers Award, Finalist, 2001
• CASMI Scholarship for study in Prague, 2001
• Ladislav Kubik International Prize in Composition, Finalist, 2001
• Irving Fine Fellowship for Music Composition, Brandeis University, Waltham, MA, 1999-2003
• Roma And Raymond Wittcoff Scholarship, Washington University, St Louis, MO, 1996-1998

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• SEAMUS, Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United States
• ICMC, International Computer Music Association
• IRCAM Forum
• ONDA electronic music ensemble, 2002-2003
• Dal Niente Composers Group
• College Music Society
• Society for Music Theory

AREAS OF INTEREST AND SPECIALIZATION

Electronic Music:
• Live processing of electronic sounds using MAX/MSP.
• Tape and instrument genre.
• Laptopping; using the laptop as an interactive electronic musical instrument.
• History of electronic music.

Composition:
• Compositional techniques of acoustic, electro-acoustic and computer concert music.
• Sound design and computer generated and interactive techniques.
• Songwriting in classical and popular styles.

Performance:
• Improvisation using laptop and MAX/MSP.
• Electric guitar in rock and noise improvisational styles.

COMPUTER AND ELECTRONIC MUSIC SKILLS

• Programming ability in MAX/MSP and C sound .
• Extensive Knowledge of MIDI, Digital and Analog Synthesis, Computer Engraving, and Sequencing.
• Experienced using the following software: Pro Tools, MAX/MSP, Peak, Digital Performer, Finale, C-Sound, Sound Forge, Sonar

TEACHERS

• Composition: Martin Boykan, Michael Tenzer, David Rakowski, Roland Jordan, Ladislav Kubik, John Perkins, and Yehudi Weiner
• Electronic Music: Eric Chasalow, John Mallia.
• Theory: Alan Keiler, Robert Snarrenberg and Anton Vishio

SUMMER COMPOSITION PROGRAMS

June in Buffalo, Buffalo NY, 2004
Acanthes, Avignon, France, 2003
June in Buffalo, Buffalo NY, 2002
Acanthes, Avignon, France, 2002
CASMI, Prague Czech Republic 2004

COMPOSITIONS

• From a Memory of Death, for chamber orchestra (IN PROGRESS)
• Player Piano, for player piano (2007)
• Piano Trio, for violin, cello and piano (2006)
• Being and Becoming, for saxophone and percussion (2004)
• Being and Becoming, for 8 speakers (2004)
• Being and Becoming, for guitar, sine wave, MAX/MSP and speaker (2003)
• Being and Becoming, for bass clarinet (2003)
• Variation, for violin, percussion, voice and electronics (2003)
• Beneath a Highway Near the Holland Tunnel for fl, cl, perc, pn, vlc (2003)
• High and Low are Mutually Posited for violin, perc, voice and MAX/MSP (2002)
• Luna, for alto Sax and MAX/MSP (2002)
• Ensemble, for mixed ensemble (2002)
• in memoriam george harrison, for prepared piano and tape (2001)
• Es vee Pea, for solo violin (2000)
• Es cue Pea, for string quartet (2000)
• Return, for viola and piano (2000)
• Six Pococos, for solo cello (1998-99)
• Overture, for tape (1999)
• Kitchen Mix, for tape (1999)
• The Garden, for baritone and ensemble (1998-99)
• Duo, for oboe and viola (1997)
• Octet, mixed ensemble (1997)
• Five Pieces for Piano (1996)
• Meditation on the Void, for mezzo-sop.& piano (1996)
• Piano Trio, for violin, cello and piano (1995)

SELECTED RECENT PERFORMANCES

• 4/2008, Being and Becoming, Third Life Studio, Somerville, MA
• 2/2008, Luna, Centre for Music Composition and Performance in Athens, Greece
• 2/2008, Player Piano, Alfred Newman Concert Hall at the University of Southern California
• 12/2007, Two Lous, 119 Studio, Lowell, MA
• 10/2007, Two Lous, Secret Loft Show, Boston, MA
• 5/2007, Luna, Conservatory van Amsterdam
• 5/2007, Being and Becoming, Harvard Music Association, Boston, MA
• 4/2007, Being and Becoming, Slosberg Hall, Brandeis University
• 3/2007, Trio, Slosberg Hall, Brandeis University
• 12/2006, Luna, University of Central Missouri
• 11/2006, Luna, ICMC 2006, New Orleans, LA
• 2/2006, Luna, SPARK 2006, Minneapolis, MN
• 4/2005, Luna, SEAMUS 2005, Muncie, IN
• 4/2005, Being and Becoming, Tenri Cultural Institute, NYC
• 4/2005, Being and Becoming, Musica Eclectica, Quincy, MA
• 4/2005, Being and Becoming, Musica Eclectica, Quincy, MA
• 3/2005, Being and Becoming, Mills Gallery BCA, Boston, MA
• 11/2004, Being and Becoming, Kerrytown Concert Hall, Ann Arbor, MI
• 9/2004, Being and Becoming, The Remote Lounge, NYC
• 7/2004, Beneath a Highway Near the Holland Tunnel, The Walden School, Dublin, NH
• 6/2004, Being and Becoming, June in Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
• 4/2004, Kitchen Mix, Rose Art Museum, Waltham, MA
• 3/2004, Luna, Slosberg Hall, Brandeis University
• 2/2004, Being and Becoming for guitar, Slosberg Hall, Brandeis University
• 10/2003, Being and Becoming, Slosberg Hall, Brandeis University
• 4/2003, Variation, Zeitgeist Gallery, Cambridge, MA
• 4/2003, in memoriam george harrison, American Composers Series, Trossingen, Germany
• 4/2003, Luna, Goucher College, Baltimore, MD
• 3/2003, in memoriam george harrison, SEAMUS 2003, Tempe, AZ
• 3/2003, Variation, Zeitgeist Gallery, Cambridge, MA
• 3/2003, High and low are mutually posited, Slosberg Hall, Brandeis University
• 3/2003, Beneath a Highway Near the Holland Tunnel, Slosberg Hall, Brandeis University
• 12/2002, High and low are mutually posited, CCRMA, Stanford University
• 12/2002, Kitchen Mix, University of Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
• 9/2002, in memoriam george harrison, Computer Arts Festival, Padova, Italy
• 6/2002, in memoriam george harrison, June in Buffalo, Buffalo, NY
• 4/2002, Kitchen Mix, CCRMA, Stanford University
• 3/2002, Ensemble, Slosberg Hall, Brandeis University
• 1/2002, in memoriam george harrison, Slosberg Hall, Brandeis University
• 7/2001, Return, Dvorak Museum, Prague, Czech Republic
• 12/2000, Es vee Pea, Washington St. Art Gallery, Cambridge MA
• 11/2000, Es cue Pea, Slosberg Hall, Brandeis University
• 3/2000, Return, Slosberg Hall, Brandeis University
• 11/1999, Six Pococo, Slosberg Hall, Brandeis University

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