Dr. Arthur B. Hunkins
316 Trail 1
Burlington, NC 27215
336 227-0917
Email: abhunkin@uncg.edu
Mini-Biography and Commentary (on
Csound compositions)
Csound and Related Articles (concerning live performance
of the Csound[AV] works below, and companion MIDI-controller issues)
Older Compositions (pre-1990) [Note: This page is a
work in progress.]
The works listed below may be used freely for any purposes whatever. (No
cost is involved in obtaining any of the required performance software or written
materials.) Please do not change these materials; keep them "as is" and
attribute the works properly. (Incorporation into multimedia, meditative and worship
settings is encouraged.) I'd appreciate learning of any application you make of them.
Don't hesitate to contact me with any questions you might have. The list is chronological.
The list consists primarily of performance materials - traditionally notated scores and parts, text-based performance instructions, and MIDI datafiles for electronic instruments. The text-based materials include .orc, .sco and .csd files for the realization of digital compositions in Csound, CsoundAV and the new Csound5. A number of .mp3 audio files of Csound works are included; these are demonstration performances only, and are in no way intended as definitive.
YVWH (Bearer of Hope) for realtime Csound5 (2008)
All computer platforms. MIDI controller(s) with 16-27
sliders/rotary pots, or various other control devices.
Stereo, quad and 8-channel (circular) configuration selectable in all versions.
Duration: 5 minutes (minimum)
.txt - Description & Instructions
.zip (6MB; includes standalone .exe's for Windows) - for
systems with Csound5 installed (all platforms)
.zip (7+MB; includes standalone .exe's for Windows) - for
systems without Csound5 (Windows only)
.mp3 [This .mp3 is a stereo realization of
YVWH16C.csd. It uses default settings and is recorded at 44100Hz sample rate. The download
is 5.5MB.]
ADVENIAT REGNUM TUUM (An Advent Meditation) for realtime Csound5
(2008)
All computer platforms. MIDI controller(s) with 16-65
sliders/rotary pots.
Stereo, quad and 8-channel (circular) configuration selectable in all versions.
Duration: 5 minutes (minimum)
.txt - Description & Instructions
.zip (1+MB; includes standalone .exe's for Windows) - for
systems with Csound5 installed (all platforms)
.zip (2.5MB; includes standalone .exe's for Windows) - for
systems without Csound5 (Windows only)
.mp3 [This .mp3 is a minimal but full (stereo)
realization of Advent8.csd. It uses default settings and is recorded at 48000Hz sample
rate. The download is 5.5MB.]
JOY (All in One in All) (2007)
for chime or handbell choir (three octaves - seven players)
Duration: 4.5 - 6 minutes
.zip (PDF format)
.mp3 [A performance by the Shiloh Presbyterian Church
Chime Choir of Burlington, NC, Jeannie Artley, director. It took place during Homecoming,
10/14/2007. Joy is dedicated to Shiloh Presbyterian Church and its former pastor, Suzanne
Shoffner. The download is 4MB.]
PRAYER (Veni Creator Spiritus) (2006)
for mixed voices unaccompanied
Duration: approx. 4.5 minutes
.zip (PDF format)
WHAT'S IN A NAME? for realtime Csound5 (2006)
A tribute to the Society for Electro-Acoustic Music in the United Stateas
All computer platforms. Optional MIDI controller with 16 keys,
buttons or pads (optionally velocity-sensitive)
Duration: <2 minutes (minimum)
.txt - Description & Instructions
.zip (9MB; includes samples, and standalone .exe's for
Windows) - for systems with Csound5 installed (all platforms)
.zip (9.5MB; includes samples, and standalone .exe's for
Windows) - for systems without Csound5 (Windows only)
.mp3 [This .mp3 is recorded at 44100Hz sample rate.
The download is <2MB.]
BEATA VISIONE for realtime Csound5 (2006)
All computer platforms. Optional MIDI keyboard/buttons, and/or up
to 21 sliders/rotary pots.
Stereo, quad and 8-channel (circular) configuration selectable in all versions.
Duration: 5 minutes (minimum)
.txt - Description & Instructions
.zip (6.5MB; includes standalone .exe's for Windows) - for
systems with Csound5 installed (all platforms)
.zip (7.5MB; includes standalone .exe's for Windows) - for
systems without Csound5 (Windows only)
.mp3 [This .mp3 is a simple (stereo) realization of
VisionASC.csd, a version for ASCII keyboard only. It is recorded at 44100Hz sample rate;
fades are controlled via "set" only, not individual tones. The download is 5MB.]
HOMAGE TO ARVO PÄRT (Miserere) (2006)
for six-part mixed voices unaccompanied
Duration: 6.5 minutes or more
.zip (PDF format) - includes separate rehearsal keyboard
part
ET ITERUM VENTURUS EST for realtime Csound5 (2006)
All computer platforms. Optional MIDI controller with 2-16
sliders/rotary pots.
Stereo, quad and 8-channel (circular) configuration selectable in all versions.
Duration: 3.5 minutes (minimum)
.txt - Description & Instructions
.zip (2.5MB; includes standalone .exe's for Windows) - for
systems with Csound5 installed (all platforms)
.zip (3+MB; includes standalone .exe's for Windows) - for
systems without Csound5 (Windows only)
.mp3 [This .mp3 is a (stereo) realization of
Iterum16.csd, a 16-controller version. It is recorded at 44100Hz sample rate. The download
is 4MB.]
SUBLIMATION (REALTIME VERSION) by Dave Seidel (2006) for Csound5
Realtime Versions by Art Hunkins (for Csound5 - all computer platforms).
Requires MIDI controller with 6-8 sliders/rotary pots.
Dave's original composition, Sublimation, is discussed here. A recording of the original (.mp3
format) is also found there.
Performance requirements for the two variants of Sublimation (Realtime Version)
are found in the Description & Instructions (.txt) file below.
Duration: 12 minutes
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
ANGEL DERVISH (Lord of the Dance) for CsoundAV (2005)
Requires PC and optional MIDI controller (16+ MIDI sliders/rotary pots)
Stereo, quad and 8-channel versions
Duration: 7 minutes (minimum)
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip / .mp3
[The above .mp3 is a (stereo) realization of stdervishmv.csd, with a Tone 4 Freq Ratio =
7/4 and default Initial Positions. There is no Overall Volume Control; slider 1 makes the
general fade at the end. The download is 13MB. This file is unusual in that it recreates a
concert performance.]
DRIFT DHIKR INTERACTIVE by Dave Seidel (2005) for Csound
Live performance realizations by Art Hunkins (for various Windows and other
realtime Csounds)
Dave's original composition, Drift Dhikr (the basis for Drift Dhikr
Interactive), is discussed here.
A recording of the original (.mp3 format) is also found there.
Performance requirements for the 12 versions of Drift Dhikr Interactive
are found in the Description & Instructions (.txt) file below.
Duration: 9 minutes (minimum)
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
GEMINI NEBULA LIVE by Dave Seidel (2005) for Csound
Live performance realizations by Art Hunkins (for various Windows and Linux
realtime Csounds)
Dave's original composition, The Gemini Nebula (the basis for Gemini
Nebula Live), is discussed here. A recording of the
original (.mp3 format) is also found there.
Performance requirements for the six versions of Gemini Nebula Live are
found in the Description & Instructions (.txt) file below.
Duration: 7.5 minutes (more or less)
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
EPIPHANIES (Videntes stellam) for CsoundAV (2005)
A Performance Environment
Requires PC and optional MIDI controller
Duration: indeterminate
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip / .mp3
[The above .mp3 is a monaural realization of epiphoniesm.csd, with default settings -
except Shimmer is preset to .3, thus requiring only eight sliders. The download is 4.5MB.]
IN PARADISUM for CsoundAV and MIDI Slider Bank, with tenor cantor
(2004)
Requires PC and bank of seven or more MIDI sliders/rotary pots (and tenor cantor!)
Duration: 8 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip (everything) / .pdf - Part for
tenor cantor
CLOUD DRAGON by Dave Seidel (2004) for Csound
Live performance realizations by Art Hunkins (for various Windows and Linux
realtime Csounds)
Dave's original composition, Combination Study 1 (the basis for Cloud
Dragon), is discussed here.
A recording of the original (.mp3 format) is also found there.
Background on, and performance requirements for the nine versions of Cloud
Dragon, are found here,
and in the Description & Instructions (.txt) file below.
Duration: 8+ minutes (more or less)
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
NUNC DIMITTIS (2004)
for eight-part mixed voices unaccompanied
Duration: 7 minutes or more
.zip (PDF format)
LUX MAGNA (A Great Light) for CsoundAV and MIDI Slider Bank (2004)
Requires PC and bank of eight MIDI sliders/rotary pots
Duration: 5 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
/ .mp3
[The above .mp3 is a (stereo and single-performer) realization of stlight.csd, with
default settings - except Richer Mod is selected and Stereo Pan is centered. Rand Pan is
started after all sliders are on. The download is 3.5MB.]
RUAH (Breath of God) for CsoundAV (2004)
A Sound Environment or Live Performance Piece
Requires PC and optional 4- 6- or 8-channel sound card
Includes alternate versions performable on any MIDI keyboard
Duration: open-ended
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip / .mp3
[The above .mp3 is a rather trivial stereo realization of the wind-chime simulation,
stchimes.csd, with default settings (and all six bells) - except that Random Pan is
selected. The performance is manual, and consists entirely of on-screen mouse clicks. The
download is 2MB.]
GLORIA PATRI for CsoundAV and MIDI Slider Bank (2004)
Requires PC and bank of eight MIDI sliders/rotary pots
Duration: 8 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip / .mp3
[The above .mp3 is a monaural realization of gloria.csd, default values, with initial
slider settings of 0 and ending with modulation sliders full open. Modulation factors are
changed only when the tone is silent. The download is 5.5MB.]
AGNUS DEI (God's Lamb) for CsoundAV and MIDI Slider Bank (2004)
Requires PC and bank of six MIDI sliders/rotary pots (minimum)
Duration: 8 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
/ .mp3
[The above .mp3 is a minimal, two-voice realization of agnus2.csd, with (8) initial slider
settings of 0. The download is 6MB.]
HOSANNA IN EXCELSIS for CsoundAV (2003)
Requires PC and optional MIDI controller
Duration: 5 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
LAMENTATIO (Lament) for CsoundAV (2003)
Requires PC and optional MIDI controller
Duration: Less than 1 minute and up
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip / .mp3
[The above .mp3 is a (stereo) realization of stlamentk.csd, using default settings and all
eight bells. It is performed on a keyboard (actually, a set of buttons) with velocity
sensitivity. The download is 3MB.]
PORTA COELI (Heaven's Gate) for CsoundAV (2003)
Requires PC and optional MIDI controller
Duration: 7.5 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
CAMPANAE DEI (Bells of the Most High God) for CsoundAV (2003)
Requires PC and optional MIDI controller
Duration: 8 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
CLOUD OF UNKNOWING for CsoundAV (2003)
Requires PC and optional MIDI controller
Duration: 8 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
ASCENSION for CsoundAV (2003)
Requires PC and optional MIDI controller
Duration: 7.5 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip / .mp3
[The above .mp3 is a monaural realization of ascensionma.csd with default settings. The
download is 6MB.]
ET UNAM for double bass and CsoundAV (2003)
[simultaneous performance of Mater/Gratia - Meditation for Holy Week
(double bass) and That All May Be One (CsoundAV)]
Requires PC and optional MIDI controller
Duration: 8 minutes minimum (suggested)
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
THAT ALL MAY BE ONE for CsoundAV (2003)
Requires PC and optional MIDI controller
Duration: 5.5 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
EVENING AND MORNING: THE FIFTH DAY 2 (Sea/Gulls) (2003)
for MIDI keyboard, computer (PC) and WaveFront sound card with SampleStore
Duration: 5 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
STABAT MATER (2002)
for TTBB male voices
Duration: 16 minutes
.zip (PDF format)
MATER/GRATIA: MEDITATION FOR HOLY WEEK (1999)
for solo double bass or electric bass
Duration: 4.5 minutes minimum
.zip (PDF and RTF format)
A REED SHAKEN BY THE WIND (ReedKits) (1998)
for MIDI keyboard, computer (PC) and (ISA) WaveFront sound card with SampleStore
Duration: 5 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
REQUISCAT IN PACE (BellKit) (1997)
for Yamaha FB01 FM Sound Generator or TX81Z Tone Generator and MIDI Controller
Duration: 6 to 8 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip / Chimes.zip - Optional Performance
Vehicle
STAR OF THE EAST (StarKit) (1997)
for Yamaha FB01 Sound Generator or TX81Z Tone Generator, MIDI
controller, and optional signal processor
Duration: 4 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
ABWOON: BIRTHER OF THE COSMOS (1997)
for Yamaha TX81Z Tone Generator and MIDI Keyboard
Duration: 5 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
EVENING AND MORNING: THE FIFTH DAY (BirdKits) (1996)
for MIDI keyboard, computer (PC) and (ISA) WaveFront sound card with SampleStore
Duration: 5 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
EVENING AND MORNING: THE SIXTH DAY (CricKits) (1996)
for MIDI keyboard, computer (PC) and (ISA) WaveFront sound card with SampleStore
Duration: 5 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
ET VITAM VENTURI III (1995) for computer (multi-platform)
Realized in MIT Csound, with nGen preprocessing
Duration: 8 minutes 40 seconds (at default tempo)
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip / .mp3
[The above .mp3 is a monaural rendering of vitampm.orc with the nGen-generated
"sample" score, vitasamp.sco. The download is 7MB.]
ET VITAM VENTURI II (1995)
for Yamaha FB01 Sound Generator or TX81Z Tone Generator and MIDI Keyboard
Duration: 9 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
ET VITAM VENTURI (1995)
for two Yamaha PSS-480 or PSS-680 synthesizers
Duration: 10 minutes minimum
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
ALPHA ET OMEGA (1995)
for Yamaha FB01 Sound Generator and MIDI Keyboard
with supplement for Yamaha TX81Z Tone Generator
Duration: indeterminate (suggested minimum: 6 minutes)
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
Text file for Yamaha PSS version below also required.
ALPHA ET OMEGA (1995)
for Yamaha PSS-480 or PSS-680 synthesizer
Duration: indeterminate (suggested minimum: 6 minutes)
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
MEDITATION (1995) (on Ave Regina caelorum)
for solo viola - same as below
Duration: 6 minutes
.zip (PDF format)
MEDITATION (1995) (on Ave Regina caelorum)
for solo cello - same as above
Duration: 6 minutes
.zip (PDF format)
LUX HOMINUM (1995)
for computer (multi-platform) and optional signal processor
Realized in MIT Csound, with optional nGen preprocessing
Duration: 11 minutes 40 seconds (at default tempo)
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
/ .mp3
[The above .mp3 is a monaural rendering of luxm.orc and an unaltered luxm.sco. The
download is 10MB.]
LUX HOMINUM (1994)
for FM sound card, MIDI file player and optional signal processor
Duration: 11 minutes
.txt - Description & Instructions / .zip
- Extract using folder names (for subfolders)
GRADUALE/TRACTUS (1993) (from Requiem Mass)
for men's voices
Duration: 3.5 minutes
.zip (PDF format)
UBI CARITAS (1993)
for mixed voices (unaccompanied; rehearsal keyboard)
Original and Alternate Versions (Alternate Version with traditional metric
notation)
Duration: 4 minutes
.zip1 / .zip2 -
Original Version (PDF format - both files required)
.zip3 / .zip4
- Alternate Version (PDF format - both files required)
CANTICLE (1993)
for soprano and violin (or other instrument)
Duration: 5 minutes
.zip1 / .zip2 (PDF format -
score - both files required)
.zip3 (PDF format - violin part)
EARTH DREAM (1993)
for one to four xylophones (or similar instrument)
Duration: 4 minutes minimum
.zip (PDF format)
THE LORD'S PRAYER (1993)
for boys' voices (unaccompanied; rehearsal keyboard)
Adaptation of Our Father (1991) for women's voices
Duration: 4 minutes
.zip - High Range Version (PDF format) / .zip - Low Range Version (PDF format)
OUR FATHER (1991)
for women's voices (unaccompanied; rehearsal keyboard)
Duration: 4 minutes
.zip (PDF format)
PSALM 23 (1991)
for mixed voices (unaccompanied; rehearsal keyboard)
Duration: 4.5 minutes
.zip1 / .zip2 (PDF format - both
files required)
GIFTS (1991)
for computer
Realized in MIT Csound, with nGen preprocessing
Duration: 6 minutes 45 seconds
.zip / .mp3
[The above .mp3 is a rendering of gifts.orc with the nGen-generated "sample"
score, giftsamp.sco. The download is 6MB.]
VIA CREATIVA/VIA TRANSFORMATIVA (1990)
for computer (multi-platform; MIT Csound)
Duration: 3.5 minutes
.zip / .mp3
[The above .mp3 download is 3MB.]
TOGETHER: WE NEED EACH OTHER (1990) (Music for a Reverberant Space)
for one, several, up to 11 or multiples of up to 11 homogeneous performers/sound sources
Duration: 5 minutes minimum
.zip (RTF format)