Jon kulpa
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Generative Engines / Environments 
  • QuFoam  (2021) 16'23"
               - the system: a real-time generated sound mass of 450 audiovisual particles organized into 9 waves
               - presentation: piece performed in real-time with the system, though recorded and further mixed  
                       Documentation
  • QuBits  (2019)
               - the system: an interactive virtual reality environment with evolving sound and visuals
               - presentation: a user wears VR hardware and headphones to explore and affect the environment
                       Documentation
Large Ensemble
  • on expanding resonances  (2010)  17min
                     - orchestra of 9 string quintets, 4 percussion, and electronics positioned around the performance space 
                     - May, 2010; The Cathedral of Saint Mary of the Assumption, San Francisco, CA
                       Documentation
Chamber Works
  • negative expanse (2017)  17"
                     - string quartet, 8-channel speaker environment, in-ear cueing system
                     - commissioned by Friction Quartet; sponsored by the Sounds of Science Commissioning Club
                     - April 2017, UC Berkeley, Hearst Memorial Mining Building atrium; audience encouraged to roam and explore space
                       Documentation
  • The Sea at Land's End  (2013)  duration determined by conductor 
                    - 3 fl, 3 ob, 3 Cl in Bb, 3 bsn, 3 hrn in F, 3 tpt in C, 2 tromb, bass tromb, tuba, 3 perc, 10 vln, 3 vla, 3 Vc, 3 Db
                    - a sonic scene and game for chamber orchestra
                    - orchestra divided into 5 groups
  • 30 minutes of sleep  (2009) 8 min 
                    - fl, ob, bass cl in Bb, alto sax, bsn, hrn in F, tpt in C, tromb, drum set, perc, pno, 2 vln, vla, Vc, Db
  • Tanczene  (2007) 7 min 
                    - viola and piano
Solo Piano
  • where the thread begins  (2008) 14 min
                  i.    blue sky is purple                                [play]
                  ii.   birds become drums                           [play]
                  iii.  drum in my heart leads to the sky     [play]
                        - recording of Regina Myers, piano
  • c-metrics  (2007) 2 min 
  • in DE  (2007) 6 min
Electronic Tape Music (other)
  • chimes v3  (May, 2008) 
                     - Atrium of the San Francisco Conservatory of Music
                     - 6 loudspeakers positioned around a 3-floor atrium
                     - visitors encouraged to walk around and visit different floors to experience the work from multiple points of view
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