Becoming the Ensemble
Compositional Framework & Artistic Research
A research paper proposing a paradigm in which a single composer functions as an ensemble through hybrid instrument design, layered timbral structures, and system-oriented composition. The work situates composition as an embodied, adaptive practice that integrates performance, technology, and authorship.
Timbre as Narrative: Hybrid Instrumentation and Compositional Identity
Artistic Research / Music Technology
This paper examines timbre as a narrative and structural force in contemporary composition, arguing for hybrid instrumentation as a means of shaping compositional identity. It draws from original works and custom instrument design to demonstrate timbre-driven form.