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Friends and colleagues Koray Tahiroğlu and Atau Tanaka are organizing this interesting workshop at CultureLab Newcastle.
Highly recommended.
Here the former call.

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Dear colleagues and friends,
We would like to thank everyone who responded to our survey on Mobile Music Interfaces, and we would like to inform you that one of the outcomes is a workshop we will organise at the Designing Interactive Systems (DIS) conference 2012; a one day workshop on Designing Musical Interactions for Mobile Systems on Tuesday 12th June 2012 at Culture Lab, Newcastle University. This might be of interest to some of you.

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We are inviting submissions for participation in the workshop, below. For further information on the workshop, including details on how to register, please see the workshop website: http://sopi.media.taik.fi/mobilemusic/ Please forward this call to people you think might be interested.

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Workshop at Designing Interactive Systems (DIS) conference 2012:
Designing Musical Interactions for Mobile Systems
Tuesday 12 June 2012, Culture Lab Newcastle

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Mobile music technology is a vast growth area, and has emerged as a field in which many of the specific design challenges and affordances of mobile technologies can be explored. The mobile is not just a smaller computer, and requires different tactics and strategies for user interaction. This workshop will discuss the specific interaction design challenges for building engaging and creative musical activities on mobile devices. Participants will share knowledge on interface design models that push the limits of what a mobile can offer for creating rich musical interactions. The workshop will culminate in an evening event, a public concert of mobile music.

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SUBMISSION
Please download the position paper template from the workshop website,

http://sopi.media.taik.fi/mobilemusic

Email the 2-pager position papers submission in PDF format to: mobilemusic2012@gmail.com

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Deadline for submissions is March 16, 2012.
Notification of acceptance by April 16, 2012.
** All workshop participants must register for both the workshop and for at least one day of the main conference. For some early indication on prices, please see the last year’s workshop & conference pricing: http://www.dis2010.org/index.php?registration

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Organizers:
Koray Tahiroglu, Aalto University School of Arts, Design and Architecture (FI)
Atau Tanaka, Goldsmiths Digital Studios, University of London (UK)
Adam Parkinson, Culture Lab, Newcastle University (UK)
Stephen Gibson, School of Design, Northumbria University (UK)

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best,
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M.Koray Tahiroğlu

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Just received this interesting and specific looking call.

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SCANZ 2013: THIRD NATURE
Call for projects

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The concept of a third space – a zone of hybridity – traverses the cultural landscape from the writing of Homi Bhabba in the mid 1990s, to Sony advertising (see hypertext.rmit.edu.au/dac/papers/meguire.pdf). Hybridity is now embedded in creative and
cultural production and consumption.

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A space of hybridity can assimilate potentially any set of concepts. SCANZ2013 3rdNature seeks to develop a fresh space, carrying memes from previous SCANZ events (which have all had an emphasis on environment) and other Intercreate projects that have involved
scientists, indigenous peoples and artists working together. We are aiming to build new knowledge and establish legacies around this work, unencumbered by old perspectives and distant categories.

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We ignore the environmental crisis at our own peril. Integrating the indigenous perspective, creative environmental and scientific views on the environment is essential for continued human habitation of the planet. From these trajectories it is possible to conceive of a fresh hybrid space, composed of overlapping elements.

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We ask tangata whenua, artists, technologists, teachers, environmentalists, scientists, philosophers, educationalists,
indigenous peoples, technologists and lecturers to contact us with ideas for talks, discussions, presentations, residency projects,
exhibition ideas for gallery space and a botanic garden. And to join us on the weekend of January 1st- 3rd, 2013 at a hui to share
knowledge and build resources.

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Important Dates:
Early expression of interest: February 12,
2012
Residency proposed dates: Saturday 19 January to Monday 4
February,2013
Symposium proposed dates: February 1-3, 2013

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Call
This is a call for project concepts for the fourth SCANZ residency to be held in New Plymouth, New Zealand early in 2013. Planned are: a two week residency and Open Lab beginning with a one night stay over at historic Owae marae, an exhibition at Puke Ariki museum, four projects in a local botanic garden, a Pecha Kucha night and a three day symposium with a presentation evening on the middle night.

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3rd NAURE THEMES
This project involves creativity and innovation at the intersection of three critical interfaces:
*Acknowledging the environmental crisis
*Engaging with Maori and indigenous peoples
*Engaging the Sciences and Hybrid Arts

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These three intersecting dialogues together provide space for a 3rd Nature, a fresh space for engaging with new knowledge and approaches vital to a sustainable civilisation.

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Possible Activities
Exhibition projects – in Puke Ariki Museum
Residency projects at the Western Institute of Technology, Tarinaki (WITT) campus
Projects in Pukekura Park Botanic Garden
Workshops at WITT campus or local environs including the beach and parks
Symposium papers and presentations
Pecha Kucha Night
Open Lab at WITT campus

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Find here further info about the application process.

April 12-15, 2012 @ CCRMA, Stanford University

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http://lac.linuxaudio.org/2012/

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Online submission of papers, music, installations and workshops is now open! On the website you will find up-to-date instructions, as well as important information about deadlines, travel, lodging, and so on. Read on for more details!

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We invite submissions of papers addressing all areas of audio processing based on Linux and open source software. Papers can focus on technical, artistic or scientific issues and can target developers or users. We are also looking for music that has been produced or composed entirely or mostly using Linux and other Open Source music software.

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The Deadline for all submissions is January 11th, 2012

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The Linux Audio Conference (LAC) is an international conference that brings together musicians, sound artists, software developers and researchers, working with Linux as an open, stable, professional platform for audio and media research and music production. LAC includes paper sessions, workshops, and a diverse program of electronic music.

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The upcoming 2012 conference will be hosted at CCRMA, Stanford University, on April 12-15. The Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) at Stanford University is a multi-disciplinary facility where composers and researchers work together using computer-based technology both as an artistic medium and as a research tool. CCRMA has been using and developing Linux as an audio platform since 1997.

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http://ccrma.stanford.edu

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Stanford University is located in the heart of Silicon Valley, about one hour south of San Francisco, California. This is the first time LAC will take place in the United States.

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http://www.stanford.edu

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We look forward to seeing you at Stanford in April! Sincerely,

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The LAC 2012 Organizing Team

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**Extended deadline for submissions Friday 20th January 2012**

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The Inventor Composer Coaction is a novel project designed to facilitate collaboration between composers and developers of bespoke digital or electronic instruments, for the creation of new music. It will take place at the Department of Music, University of Edinburgh, during the first half of 2012.

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We invite inventors of new musical instruments to submit examples of their work. These will be displayed online, creating a public archive of new electronic instruments. The submissions will be reviewed by a group of upcoming and established postgraduate composers, at the University of Edinburgh. The composers will each select an instrument by way of a voting process. Over a three month period they will compose a new work for the instrument and professional ensemble, assisted through close communication with the inventor. The compositions will be performed in a concert of new music, Edinburgh, in 2012.

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We invite submissions of new digital or electronic instruments for Inventors Composers Coaction 2012, an interdisciplinary collaborative project and concert. These will be reviewed by participating composers, at the University of Edinburgh, who will be able to vote for three instruments in order of preference. Inventors of the selected instruments will be provided with one night’s accommodation in Edinburgh in order to attend the event (April 2012 – to be confirmed), as well as a small contribution towards travel costs. Selected participants may be invited to present a short talk on one aspect of their creative practice.

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Instruments may be:

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purely software (e.g. built in Max/MSP, Supercollider, Pd) augmented instruments, including software, sensors etc. mobile devices that make use of smartphone technology novel hardware devices, repurposed controllers, NIMEs etc. may involve spatialisation techniques.

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Please see http://www.inventorcomposer.net for submission details.
Deadline 6th January 2012.

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Job posted by Institute of Electronic Music and Acoustics/ University of Music and Performing Arts Graz (23/11/2011)
PhD student in Sonification Research (Audio Engineering/ Climate Science)

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Applications are invited for a postgraduate student to join the Institute for Electronic Music and Acoustics (IEM, http://iem.kug.ac.at) at the University of Music and Performing Arts Graz for the FWF funded project SysSon – A systematic procedure to develop sonifications.

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The goal of SysSon is the systematic development of sonifications – from finding sound metaphors and creating a ‘sound library’ to aesthetic/scientific evaluation and finally the sonification tool ‘ClAudio-Climate Audio’. The procedure is developed with and tested on data from Climate Science. Main researchers of the project (and supervisors of the PhD) are R. Hoeldrich and K. Vogt at IEM, where the PhD student will be based.
Cooperation partners are the Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change and the Center for Systematic Musicology
(www.uni-graz.at/en/muwi99ww).

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The PhD will comprise the application of the procedure to data from climate science: handling data compatibility issues, sound synthesis, co-development of evaluation test design, finalizing of ClAudio, and supporting of sound installation.
The position is available from 1st February 2012 and financial support is guaranteed for 2 1?2 years (an additional half year of support for writing up the thesis is envisaged). Salary will be paid according to
www.fwf.ac.at.

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The closing date for applications is 25th December 2011.
(Skype) interviews are planned for January. Female applicants are preferentially considered in case of equal qualification.

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We expect:
+ A Master?s degree in audio engineering and electrical engineering or computer science or similar, who have a solid scientific background in acoustics, sound synthesis and auditory perception. An additional background in sciences (physics/ climate science) is beneficial.
Candidates about to earn their degree are welcome to apply.
+ Familiarity with programming languages (either SuperCollider3 or Pure Data; plus other programs such as Max MSP, MATLAB, etc.) is a precondition.
+ High motivation for interdisciplinary and application-oriented work and a special interest for sonification research.
+ An integrative and cooperative personality.
+ Very good communication skills in English.

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We offer:
+ A top-level research environment at the edge of technology and the arts; the IEM is considered to be Austria?s leading research institution in the field of audio engineering with the three research areas Artistic Research, Signal Processing and Acoustics, and Computer Music (including sonification).
+ Efficient supervision by an interdisciplinary team of supervisors, strong communication and interaction between the involved institutions.
+ The location in Graz, a city of five universities (two are involved in SysSon) and cultural capital of Europe 2003, hosting internationally renowned festivals such as steirischer herbst and Elevate.

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Please send your applications (in English or German) to vogt(at)iem.at including:
+ letter of motivation or re?sume?
+ CV
+ copy of relevant university diplomas
+ a short expose? (1-2 pages) on a previous project related to audio
engineering, sonification or similar
(sound examples ?or their links- are welcome)

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WHO: International Artists
WHAT: 1-3 month residency
WHERE: APO33, Platforme Intermedia – Nantes, FRANCE
WHEN: Mid April – May or August – October 2012

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APO33 a not-for-profit association/artists collective founded in 1997 in Nantes, France. APO33 research practices cross philosophy, poetry, visual, architecture, sonic arts and anything else that may arrive through collaborative working. APO33 projects often use networked and physical spaces, develop tools (hardware/software) for its creative projects and the FLOSS (Free/Libre Open Source Software) community of artists and programmers.

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RESIDENCY: APO33 invites artists annually to develop new work in situ. The resident will have the opportunity to work towards an exhibition, presentation, experimentation reflecting on these working methods and forms of collaboration, depending on the proposal. The residency usually entails two levels of development: a first preparation stage (approximately 1 month) installation, performance … or to realise a performance project or architectural construction and a second stage where space is open to the public (visit, participate and feedback). APO33 will provide technical assistance to artists and expert assistance to those using digital media open to exploring FLOSS software and programming tools. In addition artists are invited to give a public talk around their practice and project at APO33. We will give preference to those applicants with a strong desire to exchange and collaborate with the APO33 project as a whole.

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APO33 will provide accommodation, pay travel costs, sustenance and a small production budget. http://www.apo33.org

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HOW TO APPLY:
Send a PDF* with the following information included to: apo33.proposal2012@gmail.com
FULL NAME (+ ALIAS if applicable)
EMAIL
COUNTRY & CITY OF RESIDENCE
DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT
MOTIVATION
TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS
URL
ANY OTHER INFORMATION IN SUPPORT OF YOUR APPLICATION

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*PDF should be no more than 2MB

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DEADLINE: 9 DECEMBER 2011

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Rodrigo Costanzo, a Spanish-American avid performer based in Manchester is teaching a free circuit bending workshop. All you have to do is bring along what you want to hack!

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“If you want to sign-up or drop in, check it out:

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Title: Circuit Bending Workshop
Location: MadLab
Description: If you’ve ever wanted to get into circuit-bending or DIY electronics in general, this circuit-bending workshop, presented by The Noise Upstairs, will give you an introduction into the art of bending. Over the course of two sessions you will learn some basic electronics and soldering, and end up with your very own circuit-bent toy!
*You must provide the toy and components yourself.”

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Start Time: 13:00
Date: 2011-11-26
End Time: 16:00

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http://www.thenoiseupstairs.com/2011/11/circuit-bending-part-2/
http://www.rodrigoconstanzo.com
http://www.madlab.org.uk

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I’m forwarding this call in an attempt to address those Pure Data Laptop Orchestra around the world waiting to rock!

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FYI: Submission deadline is November 1
The Center for Computation & Technology at Louisiana State University is announcing a Call for Proposals for the first-ever Symposium for Laptop Ensembles and Orchestras (SLEO), to be held in Baton Rouge, LA, USA from 15-17 April 2012 on the campus of Louisiana State University.

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SLEO will gather current and future practitioners for a workshop and symposium exclusively dedicated to the topic of laptop ensembles and orchestras.  The symposium will address the use of all types of mobile devices, including laptops, tablets, phones and other handheld devices, along with other relevant hardware and software for live group performances.

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SLEO will feature workshops, paper and panel presentations, and performances with the goal of making it an important venue for anyone interested in music composition, performance and education using laptop and mobile devices.

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SPECIAL EVENTS: The symposium will feature a keynote address by Dr. Ge Wang, director of the Stanford Laptop Orchestra and co-founder of Smule, along with performances by the Mobile Performance Group (Stetson University), Sideband (Princeton University) and the Laptop Orchestra of Louisiana (LSU).

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SUBMISSIONS:
We encourage proposal abstracts for the following types of presentations:

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• workshops (2 or 4 hours in length)
• papers (15 mins presentations)
• panel discussions (30 – 60 minutes)
• posters & demonstrations
• music compositions for LEOs (Laptop/Mobile Ensemble/Orchestras)
• SLEO video archive

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Suggested topics for presentations include, but are not limited to:

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• Best practices in composition, rehearsal, performance
• Techniques used in composing for LEOs
• Software & network management
• History & aesthetic theory of LEOs
• Teaching & pedagogical strategies
• Hardware (audio, interface, computers, loudspeakers)
• Software environments & frameworks
• Composers’ perspectives on their own music compositions

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For more information and instructions for submissions, please refer to the SLEO 2012 website, http://sleo2012.cct.lsu.edu/.  The deadline for submission abstracts is November 1, 2011.