The discussion examines the use of generative processes applied to musical parameters active on multiple structural levels of a musical work. Examples demonstrate application of processes to pitch, rhythm, timbre, formal structures, and proportions in the author’s acoustic and electro-acoustic music. Further investigation explores how processes generate structural integration, disruption, and decay or disintegration.

Biography:
Mark Zanter, composer/performer, has been commissioned by the UIUC Creative Music Orchestra, CU Symphony, the American Composers forum, the WV Commission on the Arts, WVMTA, Due East, Şölen Dikener, Rick Kurasz, Çetin Aydar, Ankara University Soloists, Lindsey Goodman, Trifecta!, Awea Duo and many others. He has appeared on NPR’s Live at the Landmark, WILL, IPR, on WVPN In Touch With The Arts, is published by Les Productions d’OZ, Schott European American and MJIC, and his works have been performed nationally and internationally at festivals including, MUSIC X, June in Buffalo, Soundscape (Maccagno, Italy), NYCEMF, Echofluxx14 (Prague, Czech Republic), SEAMUS, Atlantic Center for the Arts, Seensound (Melbourne,AU), NFA and ICA International Conferences. Zanter has received awards from ASCAP, AMC, ACF, Meet the Composer, WV Division Culture, WVMTA; Lament and dream for string orchestra, piano and percussion received special distinction for the ASCAP Rudolph Nissim Prize. Zanter’s music has been issued on the Ablaze, Navona, and innova record labels. Dr. Zanter is professor of music; and Distinguished Artist and Scholar at Marshall University.