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Chris Chafe is a composer, improviser, and cellist who develops music alongside computer-based research. He is currently the Director of Stanford University's Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA). He has been influential in various projects, including the jacktrip project which focuses on live concertizing for musicians collaborating over the internet. His early work in network projects includes a simultaneous five-country concert hosted by the United Nations in 2009. Over the years, Chafe has showcased his works in prominent venues, focusing on gallery and museum music installations, resulting in unique collaborations with artists and scientists. His recent performances and installations include Earth Symphony and the Brain Stethoscope project. Chafe holds various academic distinctions, including an International Visiting Research Scholar at the University of British Columbia and multiple professorships in prestigious institutions across the globe. He continues to push the boundaries of music through technology and research, engaging audiences in innovative ways.
Stanford University's Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics • Stanford, California
Oversees the research and projects related to computer music and acoustics at CCRMA.
Device designed to record and sonify brain signals.
Methods related to processing brain signals.
Method for sonifying brain electrical activity.
The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.