Mark Hannesson, BMus (Brandon University), MMus (University of Alberta), DMA (University of British Columbia)

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)