As an artist-in-residence, I offer a range of workshops and presentations for both academic settings and community engagement. Here is a sampling of topics:

Composing Research : Creative Practice and Collaboration with Scientists

Dr. Leilehua Lanzilotti presents several projects in collaboration with scientific research on wave behavior, fluid dynamics / climate change, and the water cycle. These various projects centered on water are a part of greater efforts by scientists and teachers to share their knowledge in creative ways through artistic engagement and interpretation.

Related Projects: Newly Commissioned Work, Extended Techniques

On Wayfinding: Examining Indigenous Ways of Knowing and Influence on Compositional Form

Expanding on the workshop on Wayfinding, and directed at a musical audience, this presentation talks about the inspiration behind two major projects celebrating the Hōkūleʻa’s Voyage to Tahiti in 1976: Dai Fujikura’s Viola Concerto, Wayfinder, and Lanzilotti’s Moananuiākea. The presentation looks at specific compositional techniques which show how they express these alternative ways of knowing/guiding/discovering, as well as discussing building projects that activate communities through action and learning.

Related Projects: Wayfinder Concerto, Newly Commissioned Work

Extended Techniques for Strings

An introduction to extended techniques for strings, adaptable to composition classes, large workshops for string players, or workshops for teachers on how to use these techniques for teaching small children.

Related Projects: Extended Techniques, The 20/19 Project, Newly Commissioned Work

Graphic Score Workshop with an Art Department Drawing/Painting Class

Drawing from the rich history of visualizing music, this workshop invites the participants to think about gesture and texture in sonic forms. The workshop includes a short lecture followed by interactive performances of the participant’s works (created during the class).

Related Projects: Extended Techniques, Newly Commissioned Work