LINES (UnB)

Supported by the Interdisciplinary Research Group in Music and Sound Sciences and Technologies, established in 2018 and certified by CNPq (http://dgp.cnpq.br/dgp/espelhogrupo/2535553439875794), Professor Dr. Catanzaro successfully founded the Interdisciplinary Laboratory of Sound Studies (LINES) within the Department of Music. This initiative aims to create a dynamic team composed of students, faculty, and researchers from various fields throughout the University of Brasília (UnB) and other Brazilian as well as international universities.

In April 2019, the Continuous Action Project (PEAC) Entrelinhas was inaugurated to establish a comprehensive framework for the activities of LINES. Its mission is to promote the research, creation, analysis, production, education, and dissemination of contemporary music, an effort recognized by the Extension Coordination of UnB. Upholding the belief that contemporary music culture should not only be preserved but actively championed, Entrelinhas is committed to advancing Latin American compositional creativity. This encompasses the publication of original works across diverse media, the support of intellectual and artistic endeavors, the design of innovative instruments, and the enhancement of teaching and performance opportunities in contemporary music for aspiring young musicians. Additionally, the project aims to foster interdisciplinary collaborations, enriching the landscape of contemporary music further.

LINES offers a wide range of activities, including conferences, workshops, courses, concerts, and an artistic incubator (pépinière). These initiatives are designed to profoundly reshape the landscape of contemporary music, particularly in Brasília, where the programs are centered. By fostering an active and vibrant community engaged in shared contemporary challenges, LINES aspires to make a lasting impact.

Key Activities

1. Lecture Series

a) Encontros: Música Atual (EMA[x])
Modeled on a similar series by Prof. Dr. Silvio Ferraz at the University of São Paulo, this program invites contemporary composers from Brazil and abroad to discuss their poetics, thoughts, and compositional techniques.

b) Musico_Lógica
Features musicologists analyzing the works and aesthetics of contemporary composers.

c) CTSM: Science and Technology of Sound and Music
Engages researchers in discussing technological tools and theories related to composition and computer-aided analysis (CAAC).

d) Sound Subversions: Instruments and Their Limits
Unites instrumentalists and composers to investigate innovative techniques for acoustic, electro-electronic, and digital instruments.

2. Workshops

Focus on contemporary music and music technology.

3. Courses

Offer short- and long-term programs on topics such as Computer-Aided Composition (e.g., “Exploring OpenMusic Resources”), expanded instrumental techniques, and music creation for young audiences.

4. Instrument Development

Workshops dedicated to crafting acoustic, electro-electronic, and digital instruments.

5. Artistic Interventions

Includes concerts, installations, and multidisciplinary performances at the university and across Brasília.

6. Musical Production

LINES collaborates with the French association INSTITUT BLIRIUM: POLLINISATEUR DE MUSIQUE CONTEMPORAINE LATINO-AMERICAINE, which promotes new works, premieres, and international collaborations while facilitating specialized training for Latin American musicians.

7. Scientific Meetings

Organizes colloquia, study days, and other academic gatherings.

8. Publications

Produces scores, books, CDs, videos, and other media focused on creating, analyzing, and teaching contemporary music.

9. Interval Zone

An incubator for artistic projects, encouraging collaboration between artists and scientists interested in contemporary musical art.

LINES’ multifaceted endeavors promise to transform the cultural and artistic landscape, cultivating a thriving ecosystem of contemporary music and innovation.