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Christopher Chandler and Jason Buchanan

Interactive Sound, Video, and Light

[Switch~ Ensemble]
2024–25
EMPAC Studio 1—Goodman

The [Switch~ Ensemble] continues with a second residency with composers Julie Herndon, Igor Santos, Christopher Chandler, and Jason Thorpe Buchanan. Utilizing the video and spatial audio capabilities specific to Studio 1—Goodman, the ensemble and composers continue to develop their pieces for premiere at EMPAC in September 2025.

Fall 2024

Composers and technologists Jason Thorpe Buchanan and Christopher Chandler are in residence in Studio 1—Goodman to develop and workshop their new interactive spatial sound, video, and light environment for an upcoming commissioned project with contemporary music ensemble [Switch~ Ensemble]. During this residency period, they also experiment with new VR interfacing technology developed by EMPAC audio engineers which utilizes gaming technology to deploy spatial audio in the venue.

Main Image: [Switch~ Ensemble], 2022. Pictured (l-r): Christopher Chandler, Jason Thorpe Buchanan. Courtesy the Artist. Photo: Jason Thorpe Buchanan.