Composition

Faculty Profile Pablo Santiago Chin

Pablo Santiago Chin began as a clarinetist, and now teaches Composition and directs the computer music studio at Longy. His music has been commissioned and performed throughout the world. He is the founder and artistic director of the Fonema Consort, a vocal and instrumental ensemble that focuses on Latin American composers. These days, it’s unavoidable to use electronics in music. Electronic tools can give the performer extensive control over a piece and let them interact with technology in new ways. My classes focus on the fundamentals of computer music, which students can use to morph and create new sounds. These malleable possibilities let us explore different effects and experiment with sound, changing our ideas of what music can do. Longy’s mission is incredibly seductive to me, and resonant with what I strive for personally. We help students find a niche in society that also benefits society, and we allow space for everyone to contribute. This allows our mission to be shifted, twisted, and developed further in exciting ways. We have a positive influence on society and a great community where we give students the resources to become better artists. But most importantly, we give students the freedom to choose their own path from so many options, and find a way to incorporate different elements into their own artistry.

Composition

Longy composers work in a vibrant, artistic environment where they collaborate actively with performers to bring their music to life. Composition students benefit from experienced mentoring in a supportive new music community dedicated to high standards and academic inquiry. Occasions to write music for soloists, chamber groups, orchestras, and contemporary ensembles abound! The Custom Commission unit of Longy’s Catalyst Curriculum fosters extensive collaboration between performance and composition students. Composers will also have the opportunity to work with partners like Radius Ensemble, the New England Jazz Collaborative, and the New Gallery Concert Series.

Your Faculty

Alexandra du Bois, chair Peter Aldins Pablo Santiago Chin Peter Evans Amy Beth Kirsten John Morrison Matthew Evan Taylor Jeremy Van Buskirk Evan Bennett* Ruth Mendelson* Garo Saraydarian* Tony Solitro* Anna Yu Wang*

*no private studio

Degrees & Diplomas

Master of Music Degree Graduate Performance Diploma

Bachelor of Music* Undergraduate Diploma*

*Longy will accept an undergraduate class of students to begin in Fall 2023. We will suspend undergraduate applications beyond that date.

Course Highlights

Computer Composition and Sound Design

Dive into the world of sound design for music and multimedia projects. Create new timbres and electroacoustic compositions using digital synthesis, sampling, and signal processing.

Performer-Composer Collaboration Lab

The top-down model of “composer writes, performer plays/sings” is antiquated. Break down typical composer/performer roles and develop a more holistic, person-specific approach to collaboration.