The MIDI Ensemble, under the direction of Dr. Michael Angell, provides UAB Music Technology and other interested students with a means of performing their works which involve computer-realized sound. Membership ranges from five to ten persons each term. Each member of the ensemble produces an original composition or arrangement to be performed in the group's public concert. There are also one or two group projects for the ensemble for each concert, where each member of the group composes a section of a complete work. A mix of different musical styles is encouraged; anything from classical through popular and experimental forms is welcome. The ensemble meets twice weekly for two hours each session. The course number for MIDI Ensemble is MUP341.
Members are encouraged to work with creative student artists in other fields. The MIDI Ensemble is an ideal venue to create works with visual artists, dancers, or writers.
Successful participation in MIDI Ensemble is worth one credit hour. Participation in MIDI Ensemble counts towards the ten-quarter ensemble participation requirement. It may count towards a total of 50% of a student's total ensemble requirement, including major ensembles.
Dr. Michael Angell is the director of the MIDI Ensemble. Want more information about the MIDI Ensemble, or UAB's Music Technology program? Click here to send Dr. Angell some email. If you have a separate email program, send email to <angell@uab.edu>