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Julie Zhu is a composer, artist, and carillonist whose work intersects technology with music and visual arts. Her research includes the use of artificial intelligence for live sound processing, incorporating sensors and virtual reality to reveal and amplify the underlying mathematical structures in sound. Zhu’s innovative intermedia instrumentation allows for a diverse range of chamber experiences, with music featured in notable institutions such as Radio France and IRCAM Paris. Her project, 'Deep Drawing,' explores the capacities of machines in transforming intricate noises into visual art forms. Additionally, she has long-term projects focused on accessibility in the arts, such as a VR opera aimed at visually impaired audiences and the development of a Bell Resonator to sustain bell sounds. Zhu is an active carillonist, regularly performing at the Burton Lurie Tower at the University of Michigan and during the summer concert series, as well as serving as the resident carillonneur at Saint Thomas Church in New York City.
University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance • Ann Arbor, MI
Teaching and research focused on electroacoustic music and intermedia composition.
Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science