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A reminder about upcoming deadline
folk-rnn composition competition August 31st
The aim of this competition is to explore an application of machine learning to music --- in particular the online tool at folkrnn.org.
This model is an example of artificial intelligence trained
on traditional tunes mainly Irish and English.
The web interface allows users to generate new melodies using a few parameters (There's
a video on the website that explains how it works). We are seeking works that
make creative use of this tool to compose new pieces, which do not need to adhere to the idiom of the training material.
Submissions will be judged on
their musical quality and their utilisation
of outputs from folkrnn.org
The winning piece will
be performed by a professional ensemble at a public concert in London, UK, in early October 2018.
We welcome submissions from any composer without restriction of age or nationality. Attendance
at the concert is not mandatory. There is no cost for submitting a work.
Rules for submitted works:
1. scored for any combination of the following instruments: flute, clarinet, violin, cello,
and piano (only 1 each); no use of amplification or electronic instruments is allowed;
2. no longer than 10 minutes in duration;
3. must be derived in some way from material generated by the application at folkrnn.org
4. must be accompanied by a written explanation of how the work comes about from the use artificial
intelligence throughthe folkrnn.org
website. Composers
can also accompany the text with illustrations (e.g. staff notation).
5. no restrictions on style, or the way the outputs from folkrnn.org
are
used;
Important dates:
- August 31 2018: Submission of PDF score and required accompanying material by email
to [log in to unmask]
- September 15 2018: Notification
- September 25 2018: Performance materials due
- October 9 2018:
Concert (London UK)
For more information about the technology, see the following:
http://theconversation.com/
https://www.inverse.com/
If you have questions or comments, contact Dr. Oded Ben-Tal: [log in to unmask]
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