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Bob Pritchard is is an Associate Composer of the [http://www.musiccentre.ca/apps/index.cfm?fuseaction=composer.FA_dsp_biography&authpeopleid=12362&by=B Canadian Music Centre], and a member of the [http://www.clc-lcc.ca/index_en.php Canadian League of Composers]. |
Bob Pritchard is is an Associate Composer of the [http://www.musiccentre.ca/apps/index.cfm?fuseaction=composer.FA_dsp_biography&authpeopleid=12362&by=B Canadian Music Centre], and a member of the [http://www.clc-lcc.ca/index_en.php Canadian League of Composers]. |
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He is also the Vice-Chair of the Canadian Music Centre's BC Region. |
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Revision as of 07:00, 22 September 2010
Bob Pritchard (born 1956, Calgary, Alberta, Canada) is a composer and teacher. His creative work includes experimental concert music, interactive music and video pieces, sound installations, direct synthesis, video/film, radiophonic works, and software development. His music is represented by AMP.
Education
Bob Pritchard received a Bachelor of Music degree in Composition and Theory from the University of British Columbia. He subsequently obtained the Mast of Music degree from the University of Toronto, where he became active with the Structured Sound Synthesis Project in the U of T Computer Systems Research Group. In the late 1990's, Bob Pritchard returned to UBC to complete his Doctor of Music degree in Composition, with a specialty in computer applications.
Career
List of Works
SOLO PERFORMER, INTERACTIVE PROCESSING AND/OR VIDEO
- What does a body know? (2009). For soprano, Digital Ventriloquized Actor (DIVA) and sound clips. Music and sound by Bob Pritchard, text by Meryn Cadell.
- Time and Place (2008/9)[1]. For dancer, video, and sound. Video, post production and sound by Bob Pritchard.
- Beneath the Skin (2006). For cello, sound and video files, and interactive processing. Electroacoustics, software, music, cinematography and images by Bob Pritchard
- Strength (2006)[2]. For alto saxophone, sound and video files, and interactive processing. Electroacoustics, software, music, and images by Bob Pritchard. Cinematography by Cathryn Robertson.
- Breathe On Me (2004). For accordion, sound and video files, and interactive processing. Electroacoustics, software, music, and images by Bob Pritchard
- Postcards From Our Futures (1989) Optional video component (2003). For piano and soundfiles. Electroacoustics, music, and images by Bob Pritchard
ORCHESTRA
- Begin the Begame (2000). Big band and skaters. (Written for the ice age.)
- Love Me Rite (1994). (Written for The Elvis Cantata.) Big band and soprano
- Desert Streams (1993). Chamber orchestra
- Swallow, Egg, Chrysanthemum (1992). Orchestra and piano
CHAMBER MUSIC
- …flow mingled down… (2002). Grand piano/mistuned upright and percussion
- I/You Have Wounded My Heart (2002). Clarinet, violin, ‘cello, piano, and percussion.
CHORAL
- Three Songs of Life (2000)[3]. For Women’s Choir (SSAA chorus), Handbells, and Gestures. Text by Bob Pritchard
- Three Songs: Snow, Night, A Kind of Feast. Texts by Anne Hebert, translated by Alan Brown
- Sleep (1997). For women’s choir (SSA). Text by Jennifer Lockie
SOLO KEYBOARD
- Time Clips, Primitive (1993) Piano solo.
- Conjunctions (1991) Piano solo.
- Meditation (1986) Organ solo.
ELECTROACOUSTIC
- Escape My Soul (1996) bass flute and interactive electronics
- When the walls are all screaming (1993) Soprano, piano, and sound files
- Balance (1984) Bb clarinet and soundfiles
- Twisted Mirror, Shattered Dream (1993) Soundfiles
- Flight Paths (1988) Soundfiles
- Steel On Edge (1982) Viola, harp, and soundfiles
VIDEO
- Crisis (2008)[4] Part of the breast cancer documentary 17 Short Films About Breasts. Video, post production and sound by Bob Pritchard (for Crisis)[5]
ELECTROACOUSTICS WITH INSTALLATIONS
- The Aurora on All Three Channels (2000). Sound Sculpture Installation: Richard Prince, Ed Casas, David Floren, Keith Hamel and Bob Pritchard.
- Visions III (1986). Sound files, 35 mm. slides, textured 3D screen. Electroacoustics and images by Bob Pritchard
- Escarpment Series (1984). Three touch-sensitive sound sculptures. Collaboration with M. Kropf.
- Soundscape for "La Maison" (1984). Installation work with visual artists Carol Bretzloff, Suzanne Joubert, Jane Martin, Merijean Morrissey, and Susan Geraldine Taylor.
- Movement (1983). Installation with visual artist R. Creighton.
- Soundscape for “Waltzing Tent, Singing Box” (1983). Installation work by Anne Severs.
RADIO SOUND
- Welcome to the Widget Factory (1993)
Performers
Margeurite Witvoet (voice), Roberta Botelli (cello), Julia Nolan (saxophone), Joseph Petric (accordion), Kathryn Cernauskas (flute), Vancouver New Music, Okanagan Symphony, Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra, Hard Rubber Orchestra, Standing Wave, Barbara Pritchard (piano), Beverley Johnston (percussion), Barbara Hannigan (soprano), Cartier String Quartet, Peter Hannan (recorder), Doug Perry (viola), Charlotte Moon (harp). Jane Coop (piano), Elektra Women's Choir, UBC University Singers.
Conductors: Owen Underhill, Dianne Loomer, John Korsrud, Victor Feldbrill, Leonard Camplin, James Fankhauser.
Affiliations
Bob Pritchard is is an Associate Composer of the Canadian Music Centre, and a member of the Canadian League of Composers. He is also the Vice-Chair of the Canadian Music Centre's BC Region.
References
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