Centre for Composition and Performance Using Technology
The Centre is supported by state-of-the-art resources, including a purpose-built Recital Hall, hard-wired for interactive performance, electro-acoustic and mixed media events, and the latest in wireless technology (2 Kroonde systems). Our software includes Forum IRCAM 's three packages (computer-aided composition, sound design and real-time interaction), Max/MSP/Jitter, and Matlab.
We directly challenge some traditional assumptions about the respective roles of performers and composers, encouraging performers to experiment interactively with event-generating systems triggered by their own sounds and gestures, and challenging composers to empower performers to take a more interactive role that has previously been possible in electro-acoustic music.
High among the Centre's aims are creative collaborations with performers, composers and other research centres. We enjoy close links with La Kitchen in Paris and AGON in Milan and with individual composers including Jonathan Harvey, Julian Anderson and Luca Francesconi. Research at the Centre, and at the Conservatoire in general, forms part of Birmingham City University's research programme.