Department of Music

Brandeis Electro-Acoustic Music Studio (BEAMS) Alumni

Explore a list of BEAMS alumni and where they are working now.

Clark University

Open Sound Concert Series, Somerville
Franklin Pierce - Studio Director

Eastern Connecticut College
SEAMUS Journal Editor

A pioneer in computer music currently living in Rome

Pomona College

Berklee College of Music

New England Conservatory

Chris Malloy

University of Denver. Studio Director

Roth received his Bachelor's degree from Brandeis in 2008 and has a great interest in MAX/MSP. Roth co-taught a graduate level course on incorporating Max/MSP into composition with Eric Chasalow in the Spring of 2008.

Jon Christopher Nelson

University of North Texas. Former SEAMUS President

Employed at Neuromotion

Craig Walsh

University of Arizona

Lecturer at San Diego State University

Notable Guest Composers

Ernst Krenek

Worked in BEAMS early on, wrote two tape pieces that are in the Brandeis Archive

Alvin Lucier

While he was director of the studio at Brandeis, Lucier performed on and wrote music for several concerts. The landmark, "I am Sitting in a Room" was created building upon a technique discovered with a member of the Brandeis Physics Department. His "Music for Solo Performer" also grew out of this relationship. In 1967, Lucier invited John Cage to Brandeis for a concert. Cage composed his "Rozart Mix" for this concert and it was premiered at the Rose Art Museum along with the Lucier "Music for Solo Performer."