Research

Papers and Presentations:

Surges, G. “PyOracle – Analysis of Musical Structure Using Python.” PyCon 2013. Santa Clara, California.

Surges, G. “DIY Hybrid Analog/Digital Modular Synthesis.” Proceedings, 12th International Conference on New Interfaces for Musical Expression, 2012. Ann Arbor, Michigan: NIME.

Surges, G. “Making Connections: Control Voltage Output Using OSC, Processing, and a Microcontroller.” Cycling74.com.

Surges, G. “Cornelius Cardew: Radical Composition and Radical Politics.” May, 2010.

Surges, G. “Florian Hecker’s Acid in the Style of David Tudor.” December, 2009.

Surges, G. “David Tudor and John Cage: Collaboration and Influence 1952 – 1996.” December, 2009.

Surges, G. “cytoarchitecture – Music for Digital Improvisors.” Presented at the 23rd National Conference on Undergraduate Research (NCUR) 2009. UW-La Crosse – La Crosse, Wisconsin.

Burns, C., and Surges, G. 2008. “NRCI: Software Tools for Laptop Ensemble.” Proceedings, International Computer Music Conference 2008. San Francisco: International Computer Music Association.

Surges, G., and Burns, C. 2008. “Networking Infrastructure for Collaborative Laptop Improvisation.” Proceedings, SPARK Festival 2008.

Surges, G. “Gates (No. 1) – A Laptop Instrument for Improvised Electronic Music.” Presented at the 8th Annual UW-System Symposium on Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity 2007. UW-Stout – Menomonie, WI.