A High-Fidelity Orchestra Simulator for Individual Musicians' Practice

A High-Fidelity Orchestra Simulator for Individual Musicians' Practice

We developed the Open Orchestra system to provide individual musicians with a high-fidelity experience of ensemble rehearsal or performance, combined with the convenience and flexibility of solo study. This builds on the theme of an immersive orchestral simulator that also supports the pedagogical o...

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Published in:Computer music journal Vol. 36; no. 2; pp. 55 - 73
Main Authors: Olmos, Adriana, Bouillot, Nicolas, Knight, Trevor, Mabire, Nordhal, Redel, Josh, Cooperstock, Jeremy R.
Format: Journal Article
Language:English
Published: 55 Hayward St., Cambridge, MA 02142-1315, USA MIT Press 01-07-2012
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Subjects:
Architecture
Computer simulation
Conducting
Construction
Electronic music
Feedback
Instructors
Mathematical models
Music
Musical instruments
Musical performance
Musical performances
Musicians
Musicians & conductors
Networked Musical Applications
Orchestral music
Orchestras
Recording
Representations
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Summary:We developed the Open Orchestra system to provide individual musicians with a high-fidelity experience of ensemble rehearsal or performance, combined with the convenience and flexibility of solo study. This builds on the theme of an immersive orchestral simulator that also supports the pedagogical objective of instructor feedback on individual recordings, as needed to improve one's performance. Unlike previous systems intended for musical rehearsal, Open Orchestra attempts to offer both an auditory and a visual representation of the rest of the orchestra, spatially rendered from the perspective of the practicing musician. We review the objectives and architecture of our system, describe the functions of our digital music stand, discuss the challenges of generating the media content needed for this system, and describe provisions for offering feedback during rehearsal.
Bibliography:Summer, 2012
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ISSN:0148-9267
1531-5169
DOI:10.1162/comj_a_00119