MARCH 26 - MAY 12, 2008

The Sonic Residues lectures offer a diverse range of perspectives on the nature and practices of sound art. Luke Dubois, an artist, composer, and software developer, gave the Keynote on artwork he has produced utilizing techniques of data mining—bringing sonic and visual techniques to bear on the problem of finding pattern and legibility in large sets of information. Melissa Ragona, an Assistant Professor at Carnegie Mellon University, is speaking on the developing field of sound art, looking at both historical examples and current practices. Pamela Z. will be speaking from the perspective of the performer, discussing her work with electronic technology, sampling, intermedia and live performance.

Luke DuBois (Keynote Speaker), March 26th at 3pm at the Humanities Institute, Rm. 1006

Melissa Ragona, May 7th at 4 pm in the Humanities Institute, Rm. 1006

Pamela Z, May 12th at 3pm in the Wang Center Chapel