Brian Shepard
ORG University of Oklahoma
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BIO
Dr. Brian Shepard is the Coordinator of Music Technology Programs at the
University of Oklahoma School of Music where, in addition to teaching
courses in Music Technology, Digital Audio and Composition, he oversees the
implementation and development of technology into the music curriculum. He
has been recognized nationally for his pioneering research and work into
the teaching of music through the "next-generation" Internet backbone known
as Internet2, and was recently featured on CNN's "Technology Week In
Review" and NPR's "Morning Edition."
His compositions have been performed around the country by numerous
faculty, student and professional groups including the Oklahoma City
Philharmonic Orchestra and the Charleston (South Carolina) Symphony
Orchestra. As the recipient of a number of commissions to write music for
modern dance, Brian has used these opportunities to merge his interests in
music and technology to explore interactive musical environments. His most
recent foray into this area, HyperLinx, uses sensors placed around a stage
to detect and interpret a dancer's movements and create a musical
accompaniment based on the motions and gestures of the dancer. In addition
to his duties at OU, Brian is on the music editorial board for MERLOT
(Multimedia and Educational Resources for Learning and Online Teaching) and
is the principal percussionist of the Oklahoma City Philharmonic Orchestra.
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