Joseph Vincent Manzo - Composer
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education | professional experience | selected projects | skills | affiliations | references
education
Temple University, Ph.D. - Doctor of Philosophy (2008 - present) Boyer College of Music, Dance, and the Arts Department of Music Education Research emphasis in interactive music systems and composition algorithms Studied composition with Maurice Wright, Matthew Greenbaum, and Jeremy Gill Integration with the EAMIR project
University of California, Santa Cruz, Certificate in Algorithmic Composition (2008) Concentration in list processing (LISP programming language) and artificial musical intelligence Studied composition with David Cope, Peter Elsea, and Paul Nauert Composed music and developed algorithms for musical intelligence [Experiments in Musical
Intelligence]
Developed list processing algorithms that integrate with previous work in modality algorithms and algorithmic composition
New York University, M.M. - Master of Music(2005 - 2007) Steinhardt Graduate School of Education Department of Music Technology Concentration in algorithmic composition & interactive music systems Studied composition with Robert Rowe, Kenneth Peacock, Luke Dubois and Joel Chadabe Developed the Modal Object Library: a collection of algorithms to control modality Developed the EAMIR project: an interactive system for music education, performance & composition
Magna Cum Laude
Kean University, B.A. - Music Education (2000 - 2005) Concentration in classical guitar performance. Studied classical guitar with Christopher Kenniff Studied composition with Matthew Halper Certified K-12 Educator by the State of New Jersey Recipient of the 2005 Who's Who Award Recipient of the Kean University 2005 Outstanding Student Teacher Award
Cum Laude
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Montclair State University, Department of Music, est. 1908 Adjunct Professor of Music - Director of Music Technology (2007 - present) courses taught in Electronic Music, Music Technology, Composition, Advanced Max/MSP Interactive Music System Programming, and Film Scoring Music Technology consultant and manager for the construction of the Music Department's new building, Chapin Hall (includes video and audio for recording studios, classrooms, rehearsal halls and the recital hall) (2008-2009).
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Kean University, Department of Music, est. 1855 Adjunct Professor of Music - Associate Director of Music Technology (2007 - present courses taught in Electronic Music, Music Technology, Composition and Music Survey Assistant Director of Ars Vitalis: the NJ New Music Forum (2008) Producer/Engineer for numerous Kean recordings and projects [view list] Composer & Musical Director for numerous university performances and events including the theatre department's production of Hamlet (2007), Othello (2007) & Sleeping Beauty (2007).
Arco String Ensemble, String Orchestra, est. 2005 Executive Board Member (2008 - present) Head of Recording Production/Engineering
KAMA School of Music, Musical Instruction on all instruments, est. 2005 Founder and Administrator Classical Guitar Instructor Piano Instructor Advanced Theory Instructor formed a partnership with Sam Ash Music (2005)
Kearny Christian Academy, K - 12 Private Educational Institution, est. 1981. Music Department Chairperson (2005 - present) Established Music Department & Developed Curriculum in 2005 (includes annual Winter & Spring concerts) Music Educator - courses in theory, classical guitar, piano, bass and general music and music technology (2005 - present) formed a partnership with Sam Ash Music (2005) for instrument equippment & purchase/repair
City of Hope International Church, est. 1973 Director of Music (1999 - present) Choir Director (2002 - present)
CBM, LLC, Multimedia Production Corporation, est. 2005 Founder and Producer Composer/Arranger, Sound Design/Engineer & Producer. Individual work includes: numerous popular and art music recordings and awards including an IMA in 2008 author & publisher of several fictional books live multimedia presentations, web design and video production
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Modal Object Library A Collection of Algorithms to Control and Define Modality, (2007) Author and developer of an extensive library of objects for use primarily in algorithmic compositions and electronic music Library comprises algorithms for defining modality (including all diatonic modes), modal relationships, tertian harmony and chord constructs, quartal/quintal harmony, modes of limited transposition, harmonic analysis, western functional harmony, and more, as well as numerous tools and utilities Library is ported for use in Lisp (C-LISP, Open Music, Common Music) and Max/MSP/Jitter featured library on Max Objects.com (2007)
EAMIR Electro-acoustic Musically Interactive Room, (2007) Founder/Director/Developer eamir.org an alternate controller and sensor-filled room project that allows people with disabilities to create meaningful music with simple musical interfaces. Software for EAMIR is open-source giving users
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Vincent Joseph Manzo - Composer
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an endless array of performance opportunities and musical activities. partnership with Korg/SoundTree (2008) featured library on Max Objects.com (2007)
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Music Performance and Composition: Advanced musicianship including thorough knowledge of music theory and composition, and classical guitar performance. Specialty: algorithmic and traditional compositional models of modality & modal relationships Computers & Programming: thorough knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Mac environments, a variety of programming languages including Max/MSP/Jitter, Lisp (C-LISP, Open Music, Common Music), C-Sound, Kyma, PHP, Flash and other web-languages as well as industry standard music production & c...