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The Sonict Duo formed in 2005 with a goal of sonic exploration in new media and aesthetic style. The duo focuses on works that combine saxophone, video, and live electronic audio performance to create music of the highest performative, artistic, and emotional caliber. Sonict's repertoire is drawn from a combination of commissions, existing works, and newly-created work by Sonict. Members of the duo have been involved in concerts and festivals throughout North America, Europe, Asia, and South America. The duo has performed and/or held residencies at UMKC, Kansas City Art Institute, Hallwalls Contemporary Art Center (Buffalo), Eastman School of Music, The Stone (NYC), Third Practice Festival (Richmond), Iowa State University, SEAMUS National Conference, NASA conferences, Augustana College, UW-Milwaukee, Clarke College, the University at Buffalo, Lawrence University, St. Cloud State University, and Nazareth College. This Fall, they will be at Ohio University as part of an interdisciplinary improvisation residency, Mansfield University, Ithaca College, and the University of North Alabama.

In performance, Matt Sintchak (saxophones) both responds to and controls electronics and video, depending on the nature of each specific piece. Likewise, Jeff Herriott (electronics) responds to and manipulates the saxophone's sounds using custom algorithms written in Max/MSP/Jitter in combination with dedicated electronic controllers. Sonict's repertoire includes works by a combination of composers, video artists, and filmmakers, including Carter Williams, Lei Liang, Jim Vannes, Heidi E. Johnson, Eric Allin, byting/nobiting (JT Rinker and Carolyn Tennant), Jeff Herriott, Cort Lippe, PerMagnus Lindborg, and the duo themselves. Integrating improvisation into performance is an essential element in all of their music.

Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation should contact the School of Music at 607-274-3717 (voice), the Office of Equal Opportunity Compliance at 607-274-3909 (voice), or 607-274-1767 (TDD) as much in advance of the event as possible.

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