Alex Van Gils is a composer, performer, and generative video
artist, exploring the interplay between human and electronic
creative agents. In his composition work he creates musical
systems that explore, amplify and transform the gestures of human
improvisational partners.
Alex lives in Brooklyn, NY, and his active projects include
XBUCKET, a performance trio featuring live-processed violin and
generative video, and also a discipline of daily audiovisual
compositions uploaded to @avg.music on instagram. Alex holds a
Ph. D. in Music Theory and Composition from UC Davis.
Alex is a founding member of Cutelab, where he makes Nestup with
Sam Tarakajian, and is the Director of Music and Audio Technology
for Musical Mentors Collaborative.
Alum Alex Van Gils (PhD, composition ‘17)
has joined the staff of Cycling ‘74, which produces the
industry’s leading electronic music software—including Max/MSP.
In his new role he will be a part of the materials team, teaching
users—particularly at universities and other similar
organizations.
The Empyrean Ensemble will present the second concert in its
Young and Restless series on Monday, June 1,
at 7 pm in the Vanderhoef Studio Theatre at the Mondavi Center.
