Center for Experimental Music and Intermedia to celebrate 50-year milestone

Photo by Jon Christopher NelsonThis fall, the College of Music's Center for Experimental Music and Intermedia marks its 50th anniversary with the CEMIcircles Festival. In 1963, faculty composer Merrill Ellis established the Electronic Music Center, one of the first studios of its kind in the U.S.

Over the years, the music created at CEMI has evolved from analog synthesizers to interactive computer music with live performers and video.

To celebrate the anniversary, several events showcasing experimental music and intermedia works by CEMI alumni and friends will take place Oct. 4-6 at the College of Music, UNT's Sky Theater and the Perot Museum in Dallas. Students, alumni and all past living directors of CEMI will meet for an artistic homecoming, says current director Andrew May.

"I'm looking forward to hearing their feedback on our current activities and listening to stories of their time here," May says.

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