Electronic Music Practice and Research group (EMPRes)

Description

The University of Oxford's Electronic Music Practice and Research group (EMPRes) is dedicated to promoting and advancing research and public dissemination of electronic and experimental music practice. Their focus is on collaborating with artists, musicians, composers, producers, and researchers from various disciplines who are interested in creating new music and sound-based works through investigative practice.

At the core of EMPRes' mission is the significance of listening and the creative possibilities offered by sound recording, playback, and transmission. The group has a broad definition of electronic and experimental music practice, encompassing contemporary classical, electronic and electroacoustic music, sonic art, popular music, jazz, and other relevant genres.

EMPRes aims to contribute to research in electronic and experimental music practice on both national and international levels. They collaborate with researchers, academics, and practitioners from diverse fields to explore new avenues in music and sound-based works through investigative practice-based research.

The group has several objectives:

Encouraging collaborative research in electronic and experimental music and sound art practice.
Providing support for researchers actively engaged in the field.
Fostering interdisciplinary, cross-disciplinary, and multidisciplinary research projects related to electronic and experimental music practice.
Supporting the development of electronic and experimental music research within the institution.
Creating a platform for the interaction between practical and scholarly research in electronic and experimental music.

Overall, EMPRes serves as a hub for researchers, practitioners, and academics to engage in the exploration and advancement of electronic and experimental music practice, facilitating collaborations and providing support for those involved in this field of study.