Mark Hannesson, BMus (Brandon University), MMus (University of Alberta), DMA (University of British Columbia)
Contact
Associate Professor, Faculty of Arts - Music Dept
- mjh7@ualberta.ca
- Address
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3-59 Fine Arts Building
8807 - 112 St NWEdmonton ABT6G 2C9
Overview
About
Mark Hannesson is a composer and sound artist who writes instrumental, electronic and mixed works. As well, he is an active performer of live electronic music. Originally from Winnipeg MB, he completed a Bachelor's degree in Music from Brandon University and a Master's degree in Composition at the University of Alberta. He completed a doctorate (DMA) in Composition at the University of British Columbia. He is an Associate Professor at the University of Alberta teaching courses in Composition, Music Technology and Experimental Improvisation. He is a member of the Wandelweiser Collective (https://www.wandelweiser.de/home.html ). Scores are available through Edition Wandelweiser (Germany). He has recorded on Eition Wandelweiser Records (Germany), Cyland Audio Archive (Russia), Modisti (Spain), the CEC (Canada) and BEAMS (Canada).
Selected Works
hidden intensions, exhibited at Exposicion Sonora multicanal: Circuito Electrovisiones, Fonoteca Nacional, Mexico City, Mexico, May 4-29, 2009.
The Safety of Blankets, exhibited at Cyberfest 2012 – Sound Art, curated by Sergey Komarov. St. Petersburg, Russia, November 23-28, 2012.
Method and Madness, Gabe Wong art installation with sound and interactive element by Mark Hannesson. Art Gallery of Alberta, Canada: February 19, 2012-June 16, 2013
Research
Areas of Research & Interest:
Acoustic Composition
Electroacoustic Composition
Human-Computer Interaction
Experimental Improvisation
Improvisation
Visual Representation of Music
Teaching
Areas of Instruction:
Composition
Music Technology
Ensemble Instruction:
XiMe (Experimental Improvisation Ensemble)