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Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 7 Page 9 Page 10 F E A T U R E : 2 0 0 9 N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E 2009 SCI National Conference Santa Fe, New Mexico, April 2–4 Review by Kari Besharse The SCI National Conference this ences normally get. However, I think year was held in conjunction with the that this was an excellent idea and Santa Fe International Festival of Elec- holding concerts in a variety of venues troacoustic Music. Although this in it- should be considered at all SCI confer- self was not readily apparent, there was ences. There was also an attempt to an enjoyable abundance of electroa- have some works performed outside of coustic works presented at the confer- the concert hall, which was also a ence. There was also a wide variety of commendable idea, but these were very these works presented—two or four- poorly attended due to logistics and channel fixed electroacoustic works, timing of the ‘real concerts.’ electroacoustic works with video, live Santa Fe is a picturesque and artsy instrument and electroacoustic music, town, and the concert venues reflected and a unique work for found objects that. The opening concert took place at and live electronics. SCI’s electroacous- a community art space and gal- tic composers had their chance to shine lery—Warehouse 21. While walking up at this conference. The conference host, to Warehouse 21, you were immedi- Steven Paxton selected several per- ately confronted by Michael Boyd’s formance venues around Santa Fe creat- work Assemblage for solo performer, ing a welcomed alternative to the usual found objects, and live electronics. conference sequestered away in univer- There was a table saw, many tools, and sity environment. It was great to be out a lot of duct tape. These objects were and about in Santa Fe, to get to know performed and processed through a the town, and to be out in the commu- Max/MSP patch. nity. Unfortunately, it did not seem like Highlights from Concert 1 included these off-campus concerts brought in two works by Mark Snyder for elec- any more of the public than SCI confer- tronics and video, and live instrument. (Continued on Page 4) Society of Composers Newsletter, XXXIX: 3, May–June 2009 1 S C I R E S O U R C E S About the Newsletter Upcoming SCI Events Internet & Email Editors: Anthony Cornicello Benjamin Williams 2009 Region V Conference www.societyofcomposers.org Circulation: 1400 October 8–10, 2009 • Conference dates and submission Access: available on the SCI website at Clarke College, Dubuque, Iowa guidelines http://www.societyofcomposers.org/data/ Host: Dr. Amy Dunker • Contact information and links to member publications/newsletter/current.pdf [[email protected]] web-pages Frequency of Publication: bimonthly Submission Deadline: April 15, 2009 • Student chapters and opportunities Newsletter Contact Information: Anthony Cornicello • CDs and journals produced by SCI Eastern Connecticut State University 2010 Region VIII Conference • Details on SCI such as membership Shafer Hall, Room 109 options, listings and contacts for officers, 83 Windham St March 5–6, 2010 Willimantic, CT 06226 University of Puget Sound regional structure, by-laws, newsletter (860) 236-3892 Host: Robert Hutchinson archives and more… [email protected] [[email protected]] Benjamin Williams SCION 504 Hemston Ct Submission Deadline: September 10, 2009 Gahanna, OH 43230 SCION is a listing of opportunities on our (330) 268-2590 website exclusively for members. 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For more information, including how to join and Submit to the newsletter via email at: http://www.societyofcomposers.org/ for more details. participate in the listserv: [email protected] http://www.societyofcomposers.org/data/ publications/listserv/listserv.html 2 Society of Composers Newsletter, XXXIX: 3, May–June 2009 A B O U T S C I NATIONAL COUNCIL Message EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE from the President Chairman Thomas Wells Editors James Paul Sain Ohio State University University of Florida Region 1 For this special is- Editors, Newsletter Scott Brickman sue, we are pleased Anthony Cornicello University of Maine at Fort Kent to present three Eastern Connecticut State University Beth Wiemann complementary Benjamin Williams University of Maine reviews of the 2009 The Ohio State University Anthony Cornicello Region 2 SCI National Con- Editor, SCION Anneliese Weibel ference in Sante Fe, New Mexico, April 2–4. John G. Bilotta SUNY-Stony Brook The conference, as Editor, Journal of Music Scores Daniel Weymouth hosted by Steve Pax- Bruce J. Taub SUNY-Stony Brook ton, involved so Producer, CD Series Region 3 much, that it only Harvey Stokes Richard Brooks seemed possible to Hampton University Capstone Records get an accurate rep- Bruno Amato Manager, Audio Streaming Project resentation of all Peabody Conservatory Thomas Wells that occurred by The Ohio State University Region 4 Mark Engebretson taking a look into Coordinator, Submissions University of North Carolina at Greensboro the experience of Lee Hartman University of Delaware Paul Osterfield three separate com- Benjamin Williams Middle Tennessee State University posers. Enjoy! Representative, Independent Composer Anthony Cornicello Anne Kilstofte Region 5 Phoenix Arizona Mark Phillips Benjamin Williams Representative, Student Chapters Ohio University Editors, SCI Newsletter Nickitas Demos Frank Felice Georgia State University Butler University Message from the President Representative, Students Region 6 I want to call to your attention the won- Alexander Sigman Eric Honour Amsterdam, The Netherlands University of Central Missouri derful job Steve Paxton did in organizing and presenting our 2009 SCI National Con- Coordinator, SCI/ASCAP Student Ken Metz Competition and Grants ference. The natural beauty of Santa Fe pro- The University of the Incarnate Word Kari Juusela Region 7 vided an inspiring backdrop for excellent Berklee College programming and interesting concert ven- Bruce Reiprich Webmaster Northern Arizona State University ues. Thank you, Steve! Mike McFerron Glenn Hackbarth A good time was had by all at the Friday Lewis University Arizona State University evening reception sponsored by the SCI Na- Web Content Manager Region 8 tional Office at The Cowgirl BBQ, where we Matthew McCabe Charles Argersinger celebrated our friend and colleague Richard University of Florida Washington State University Brooks’s accomplishments and service to SCI Chair Emeritus Patrick Williams and the cause of new music. William Ryan University of Montana Richard’s Capstone record label with its Grand Valley State University National Conference Host lengthy catalog of contemporary American Steve Paxton music was recently acquired by Bob Lord of Sante Fe, New Mexico Parma Recordings in what promises to be a Student Conference continuing fruitful, exciting and beneficial Ball State University association with SCI. We look forward to President Emeritus working with Bob on a number of SCI/ Greg Steinke Parma projects in the near future. Thomas Wells President, SCI Society of Composers Newsletter, XXXIX: 3, May–June 2009 3 2 0 0 9 N A T I O N A L C O N F E R E N C E ( C O N T I N U E D ) 2009 SCI National Conference (Continued from Page 1) Mark Snyder played clarinet during sections with more intense intricate concert was programmed effectively Harvey and accordion during Alluvium.