Associate Professor Christopher John Cree Brown

Phone: +64 3 364 2987 ext. 7631
Office: Music 204

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Fields of Research

• Composition
• Electroacoustic and computer music
• Inter-media and multi-media art

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Researcher Summary

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Subject Area: Disciplines

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Publications

• Cree Brown, C. (2012) Celestial Bodies (revised). Performed by the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra conducted by Hamish McKeich for their "Wonderland" concerts in Wellington (25 May 2012) and Auckland (9 Jun 2012). [Orchestra and fixed media]. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2012) Duo for Violin and Viola. First performed by Hilary Hayes and Bryony Gibson-Cornish on 21 May 2012 in Christchurch, New Zealand. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2012) Munted. First performed by Stroma at the Ilott Theatre, Wellington, New Zealand, 2 May 2012. Commissioned by STROMA. 8 mins. http://sounz.org.nz/works/show/20835. [Chamber ensemble]. (Composition)

• Seymour, M. and Cree Brown, C. (2011) Dis/appear project. A sculptural work by Sydney artist Margaret Seymour with Aeolian Harp music by Chris Cree Brown. In Dis/appear project, http://vimeo.com/27511617. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2010) Hidden Bellow. Commissioned by Selisih Ensemble, Germany. [For flute, piano and two saxophones]. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2010) In Sympathy. Produced by C. Cree Brown. [16mm film to HD]. Circa 8 minutes. http://vimeo.com/7447693. (Film/Video)

• Cree Brown, C. (2010) Soundscape for the opening of the Biological Sciences Building. Commissioned by University of Canterbury. [Electroacoustic]. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2009) Antarctica, Aeolian Harps, and Gallipoli. Wellington: Promethean Editions Ltd. 20pp. (Authored Book)

• Cree Brown, C. (2009) Inner Bellow. Premier performance: Christchurch, New Zealand, 28 Apr 2010. Commissioned by Gretchen La Roche. 12 minutes 30 seconds. http://sounz.org.nz/works/show/20175. [For clarinet and tape]. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2009) Jurassic Pond. In Take Flight, Commissioned by Sunrise Trust. 3. [For Piano]. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2007) Midnight Sun, Dark Moon. Commissioned by Basso Moderno Duo. [For Piano and Double Bass]. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2007) Remote Presence. Premier performance: Christchurch, New Zealand, 10 Aug 2007. Commissioned by Peter Nagy. 12 minutes 30 seconds. http://sounz.org.nz/works/show/18020. [For solo piano]. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2007) Soundscape to go with a loop around a loop, an artwork by Julia Morison. Commissioned by Julia Morison. Dunedin Art Gallery, New Zealand. [CD]. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2007) Still Reverie. Commissioned by Lou Reinisch for Sue Ann Reinisch. http://sounz.org.nz/works/show/18025. [For flute and organ]. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2007) The Jade Tendril. Commissioned by Ian Boustridge. 6 minutes. http://sounz.org.nz/works/show/18498. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2006) A Composer's Interface with Two Sound Worlds. Australasian Sound Archive 32(Autumn 2006): 21-30. (Journal Article)

• Cree Brown, C. (2006) Still Life. Arts Centre, Christchurch, New Zealand, 7 Nov 2006. Commissioned by Helen Webby and Davy Stuart. Circa 5 minutes. http://sounz.org.nz/works/show/14679. [For harp and guitar]. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2005) "Celestial Bodies" for orchestra. Commissioned by Christchurch Symphony Orchestra. Premiered 6th August 2005. 80 pp. c 22 minutes. http://www.chsymph.co.nz/2005/concert/mastrworks6.html. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2005) "Commemoration for the Erebus Disaster" for flute, recorder and cello. Commissioned by Antarctica New Zealand. 9 pp. 4 minutes. http://www.antarcticanz.govt.nz/downloads/mediarelease/Erebusrelease281104.pdf. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2005) "The Triumvirate" for piano, violin and cello. Commissioned by New Zealand Trio. 5 pp. c 4 minutes. http://www.nztrio.com/performances_view.asp?type=past. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2005) Aeolian Harp Sounds. Commissioned by Jack Body and NZ Music Day in Santa Cruz, USA. 10 minutes. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2005) Under Erebus. Plimsoll Art Gallery, Tasmania, Australia, 2-24 Apr 2005. [Electroacoustic composition]. (Exhibition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2004) "Commemoration for the Erebus Disaster", for Flutes, Recorders, Cello and tape. Commissioned by Antarctica New Zealand. 9. c 4 minutes. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2004) "Forgotten Memories" for Viola and Orchestra. Commissioned by New Zealand Symphony Orcehstra. 48. c 10 minutes. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2004) "The Solitude of the Ice" for Flute(s), Recorder(s) Cello and tape. Commissioned by Christchurch City Council. 9. c 5 minutes. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2004) No Ordinary Sun. (Music for film). [Film music, electroacoustic]. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2003) Circulus Antarcticus. Commissioned by Bronwyn Judge. Commissioned by Bronwyn Judge, choreographer. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2003) Icescape. In Icescape, Promethean Editions Ltd. Commissioned by Antarctica New Zealand. 41. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2003) Music for Film: No Ordinary Sun produced by Jonathan Brough.. Commissioned by Jonathan Brough. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2003) Palimpsest (after Marais) for Violin and Piano. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2002) "The Watertable" (for Alto/Bass Flute and Tape) (Performed by Bridget Douglas). Commissioned by The New Zealand Flute Society. 2002 Flute Convention, Christchurch. (Composition)

• Cree Brown,C. (2002) Aeolian Harp. September - November 2002. (Exhibition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2002) Aeolian Harp. Sound/concrete/wood/steel/nylon/brass,Christchurch Botanical Gardens.1 Sep-30 Nov 2002.Commissioned by Art and Industry /Creative New Zealand. (Artefact/Object)

• Cree Brown, C. (2002) Aeolian Harp Sounds. Compact Disk, Commercially released. UWMD 1202. (Artefact/Object)

• Cree Brown, C. (2002) Out of Thin Air. Canzona 22(No 43): 4. (Journal Article)

• Cree Brown, C. (2002) The Aeolian Harp Project. Christchurch: C. Cree Brown. 54. (Authored Book)

• Cree Brown,C. (2001) (2001) "The Dinner" Soundscape to go with an Installation by Fiona Gunn. The Physics Room December 2001. (Reviewed in the 2002 The Physics Room Annual). (Composition)

• Cree Brown,C. (2001) (2001). "Antarctic Heart" [Electroacoustic music to a video by the sculptor, Virginia King]. (Composition)

• Cree Brown,C. (2001) (2001). "Circulus Antarcticus" [Electroacoustic music written for dance]. Commissioned by the choreographer, Bronwyn Judge. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2001) Memories Apart [for flute, clarinets, bass clarinet, bass trombone, percussion, cello and double bass]. Commissioned by The contemporary music group 175 E. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (2001) Under Erebus (electroacoustic). University of Waikato. Commissioned by Antarctica New Zealand, with assistance from Creative New Zealand. [CD: The New Zealand Sonic Art Vol II]. (Composition)

• Cree Brown,C. (2000) (2000). "(Save the) Tassie Tiger Music". [to go with an interactive CD ROM of the same name]. Adelaide, Australia: Chris Hannifid, Ecotigers Pty Ltd. (Composition)

• Cree Brown,C. (2000) A Composer in Antarctica. University of Western Sydney: Australasian Computer Music Conference, July 2000. (Conference Contribution - Other)

• Cree Brown, C. (2000) Fanfares for a new Millenium (Accompanying guide to the Compact Disk). Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. (Chapter in Book)

• Cree Brown, C. (2000) Under Erebus. University of western Sydney: Australasian Computer Music Conference, Jul 2000. (Conference Contribution - Other)

• Cree Brown, C. (2000) Under Erebus. Dowse Art Museum, 12 April-15th September 2008. [electroacoustic music]. (Exhibition)

• Cree Brown,C. (1999) (1999). "Cross roads". A soundscape for an installation (with aluminium, felted wood and sound). The soundscape by Chris Cree Brown, and installation by Andrew Drummond (Installed Wycoller Country Park, Trawden, England). (Composition)

• Cree Brown,C. (1999) (1999). "Doldrums", for amplified cello (1997). [CD]. "Under the Southern Cross". CD Manu 1543/4. (Performed by Dr Alexander Ivashkin). (Composition)

• Cree Brown,C. (1999) (1999). "La Nina" (for solo piano).. (Composition)

• Cree Brown,C. (1999) (1999). "Palimpsest (after Marais)" for flute and piano. Published under the title "Adventures New Zealand music for the millennium (Wind and Piano)". Commissioned by the Institute of Registered Music Teachers of New Zealand (with assistance from CNZ. (Composition)

• Cree Brown,C. (1999) Iron Pebbles and Gold Dust. Wellington New Zealand: Australasian Computer Music Conference, July 1999. (Conference Contribution - Other)

• Cree Brown, C. (1998) "Cantankopstrepulance" for solo violin. (Composition)

• Cree Brown,C. (1998) (1998). "El Nino" (for solo piano). (Composition)

• Cree Brown,C. (1998) (1999). "Y2k Pacemaker" (Fanfares for a new millennium). Commissioned by the Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra. Published under Atoll ACD100. 1998-99. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (1998) Sound Cylinders [for flute and tape]. Published under the title: "Contemporary Canterbury: new music by Canterbury composers". [Recording and Booklet]. (Composition)

• Cree Brown,C. (1997) (1997). "Cellocution". [CD-Rom]. A Sound Installation. Published under the title "The Fourth Window", under the auspices of Artspace. (Composition)

• Cree Brown,C. (1997) (1997). "Iron Pebbles and Gold Dust" (Electroacoustic). [CD: The New Zealand Sonic Art 2000]. Published by the University of Waikato. MDWU1200. (Composition)

• Cree Brown,C. (1997) (1997). "Piece for Solo Flute" (1988) Published in "Little Dancings. A selection of flute music by New Zealand Composers". Wellington: Centre for New Zealand Music Trust. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (1994) Sound Cylinders for Flute and Tape. (Composition)

• Cree Brown, C. (1994) Under Erebus. The Big Ice exhibition, Christchurch, September 2007. (Exhibition)

• Cree Brown, C. (1994) Under Erebus. The Big Ice exhibition, September 2007. (Exhibition)

• Cree Brown, C. (1994) Under Erebus. In "Looking South" Exhibition, 14'45". [electroacoustci]. (Composition)