PROJECTS
Transplanted Roots
Transplanted Roots: Percussion Research Symposium is designed to convene researchers and professionals working in the ever-changing field of contemporary percussion. The overall goal is to integrate and present written, oral, and performance research in percussion and construct a global picture of this quickly evolving discipline, with a fresh and critical view that escapes the dominance of the European-North American tradition. The format consists of paper presentations, lecture-recitals, and concert performances.
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soundSCAPE
soundSCAPE facilitates the flowering of new music and the exchange of ideas and culture between musicians of tomorrow’s generation. We attract composers and performers from around the world for two weeks of concerts, lectures, master classes and workshops. The essence of the festival is one of process and collaboration – giving rise to new music initiatives that have flourished long beyond the festival, all around the globe. soundSCAPE supports diversity in the arts through all aspects – including our programming, faculty, staff, and participants.
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The Roots and Rhizomes Mentorship Project
The Roots and Rhizomes Mentorship Project is a free opportunity for young percussionists to meet with established artists over topics of common interest through monthly mentorship sessions and personal discussion.
University of Toronto Percussion
The University of Toronto Percussion program features a unique curriculum blending contemporary, orchestral, and world-music perspectives and traditions. The program features experiential learning in a creative research environment under the leadership of Prof. Aiyun Huang.
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TaPIR Lab
This research team of graduate students led by faculty member Aiyun Huang is investigating and addressing five aspects regarding the integration of technology and music performance: 1) Technical Baseline - What basic skills do performers need to have when working with technology? 2) Artistic Vision - How can performers engage with electronic systems to assert their own input and control over artistic realization and expression? 3) Theatricality - How do audiences perceive live electronic music? 4) Sustainability - How can performers present electronic music beyond the date of its premiere? How can we as performers design more replicable and systematic approaches? 5) Performance Practice - How does the field come to consensus about works with electronic technology so that the repertoire can have a life of its own beyond the premiering performer(s)?
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Drumming at 50
Nexus and Sō Percussion celebrate the 50th anniversary of Steve Reich’s Drumming with an exploration of this seminal work, featuring contributions from across the global music community. Produced by Aiyun Huang.