San Francisco State University

This residency is presented in partnership with Dolby Laboratories and the SFSU Composition Department.

INQUIRY QUESTION

How can students use Dolby Atmos to create new musical compositions that incorporate acoustic and electronic sounds?

ACTIVITIES DESIGNED

Fifth House Ensemble serves as artists-in-residence for a semester-long composition project, with curriculum co-developed with Dolby Laboratories staff.

Activities include:  

• Deep Listening

• Introductory workshop: in partnership with Dolby, showcasing the possibilities of Dolby Atmos and how it can be used in the composition process

• Concepting Workshop

• Revision Workshop

• Digital Performance

• Live performance in Dolby Theater in 2022

OBJECTIVES

During this residency, students will: 

• Develop new compositions that incorporate acoustic instruments, electronic sounds, and spatial audio

• Collaborate with Fifth House Ensemble musicians to create works created for live performance on digital platforms

• Implement Deep Listening as a compositional tool, resulting in audience participation and improvisation