Whisker Organ [2011].
An interactive sound instrument linking the voices of a 30-person chorus with 48 black cat whiskers. Through touch, visitors to the piece activate the sound of massed voices singing, creating spontaneous, infinitely-variable musical compositions. Whisker Organ is built on a system of highly sensitive piezoelectric sensors connected to a series of microprocessors, which in turn control sound output to an external speaker system.

Info on the Whisker Organ's technical specifications: virtualunrealityproject.com/studio :: Project abstract [PDF]

Whisker Organ [2011].
I am interested in exploring the potential for interctive "instruments" that overlay normal physical space with a layer of sensitive technology accessible through touch and movement. By creating works modeled on musical instruments and the behaviors of play, I want to set up situations that push participants to reflect on the meaning of what they create by becoming more aware of the process of creation.

Info on the Whisker Organ's technical specifications: virtualunrealityproject.com/studio :: Project abstract [PDF]

Whisker Organ [2011].
Whisker Organ was created in collaboration with the Oriana Consort (Walter Chapin, Conductor) who performed the notes for the instrument's database in March 2011. We worked together to create an instrument that would be the only vessel capable of playing the music he composed, music that was structured by his authorial choice, but eventually endlessly variable based on users' playing.

Info on the Whisker Organ's technical specifications: virtualunrealityproject.com/studio :: Project abstract [PDF]