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 Edition Wandelweiser Records (Germany), Cyland Audio Archive (Russia), Modisti (Spain), the CEC (Canada) and BEAMS (Canada).

Website

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

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Research

Areas of Research & Interest:

Acoustic Composition

Electroacoustic Composition

Human-Computer Interaction

Experimental Improvisation

Improvisation

Visual Representation of Music

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Teaching

Areas of Instruction:

 Composition

Music Technology

Ensemble Instruction:

 XiMe (Experimental Improvisation Ensemble)

MUSIC 170 - Introduction to Composition, and Sonic Arts

An introduction to both acoustic and electronic, computer-based composition and sonic art creation. The ability to read music and perform on an instrument is required. Registration priority given to BMus (all routes), BMus/BEd, BA (Honors) Music Major, BEd Music Major/Minor, and BA Music Major students.

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MUSIC 245 - Introduction to Music Technologies

Computer technology with a focus on MIDI, synthesis, and software programs for sequencing, music notation, audio recording and transformation, and music on the Internet. Prerequisites: ability to read music. Registration priority will be given to BMus (all routes), BMus/BEd, BEd Music Major/Minor, BA (Honors) Music Major and BA Music Major students.

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MUSIC 270A - Composition and Sonic Arts 1

Prerequisite: Permission from the Department based on portfolio review. Twenty-six half-hour composition tutorials over two terms. Note: Public performance of works completed in the course will be expected. Registration priority given to BMus, BA (Honors) Music Major, BEd Music Major/Minor, and BA Music Major students.

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MUSIC 270B - Composition and Sonic Arts 1

Prerequisite: Permission from the Department based on portfolio review. Twenty-six half-hour composition tutorials over two terms. Note: Public performance of works completed in the course will be expected. Registration priority given to BMus, BA (Honors) Music Major, BEd Music Major/Minor, and BA Music Major students.

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MUSIC 445 - Electroacoustic Music

Electroacoustic music techniques, history and repertoire. Prerequisite: consent of department. Registration priority will be given to BMus (all routes), BA (Honors) Music Major, BEd Music Major/Minor, BA Music Major and graduate students in Music.

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MUSIC 470 - Composition and Sonic Arts 2

Tutorial instruction in either acoustic or electronic free composition. Public performance of compositions is required. Prerequisite: MUSIC 270 (or equivalent) and consent of the Department based on portfolio review. Pre or corequisite: MUSIC 263. Registration priority given to BMus, BA (Honors) Music Major, BEd Music Major/Minor, and BA Music Major students.

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MUSIC 471 - Composition and Sonic Arts 3

Tutorial instruction in either acoustic or electronic free composition. Public performance of compositions is required. Prerequisite: MUSIC 470 and consent of the Department based on portfolio review. Pre or corequisite: MUSIC 445. Registration priority given to BMus, BA (Honors) Music Major, BEd.

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MUSIC 570 - Composition and Sonic Arts 4

Tutorial instruction in either acoustic or electronic free composition. Public performance of compositions is required. Prerequisite: MUSIC 471 (or equivalent) and consent of the Department based on portfolio review. Normally, MUSIC 570 is available only to students in the Composition and Sonic Arts Route of the BMus program.

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MUSIC 571 - Composition and Sonic Arts 5

Tutorial instruction in either acoustic or electronic free composition. Public performance of works is required. Prerequisite: MUSIC 570 (or equivalent) and consent of the Department based on portfolio review. Normally, MUSIC 571 is available only to students in the Composition and Sonic Arts Route of the BMus program.

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MUSIC 660A - ADVANCED COMPOSITION I

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MUSIC 660B - Advanced Composition I

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MUSIC 661 - Advanced Composition II

Prerequisite: MUSIC 660.

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MUSIC 760A - Advanced Composition III

Restricted to DMus Composition students.

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MUSIC 760B - Advanced Composition III

Restricted to DMus Composition students.

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MUSIC 761 - Advanced Composition IV

Prerequisite: MUSIC 760. Restricted to DMus Composition students.

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