TRIG: The Electronic Percussionist

This course is a series of hands-on workshops
exploring the possibilities for percussionists
performing with electronic controllers via
computer music software, processors, sampling and
loop based performance. This course explores the
potential and realized impact of electronic
controllers in the world of live performance.
Members of this class develop the ability to
shape sound in ways that are informed by
contemporary composition and performance
practices. It is the goal of this course that:
all participants
become empowered electronic musicians/artists;
that students be comfortable and adaptable when
encountering newly designed controllers,
evaluating the possibilities as live performance
tools and programming the devices confidently;
Students will develop ancillary skills that
question the design of existing controllers and
may ultimately consider creating their own design
for use in live performance settings.