Vocem Internum

Abstract

My dissertation project served as an opportunity to explore the various technical and aesthetical concepts of electroacoustic music composition. Over the last few years, my main focus was on composing a live electronic piece for an acoustic instrument and computer by creating my own method for composing, programing, and performing live electronic music. Hence, my dissertation project can be viewed as a twofold process: the first was composing Vocem Internum, or Vocem in short, for alto flute and electronics, and the second was a research project on the design of my own compositional method using MaxMSP by Cycling74. In chapters 1-6 of my support document I will discuss my compositional process and influences, provide a formal analysis of my piece, touch upon concepts of my decision-making process in regard to choosing materials and Digital Signal Processing (DSP), and lastly, explain the music notation process. Chapters 7-8 will focus on the reasons that led me to creating my own compositional method for live electronics instead of utilizing existing methods. Also, in these chapters I will explain the core and main design of my compositional system.