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Sound Commission Events inHouston Thursday, March 20, 2008

Day by Day accounts of the Sound Commission Sessions and events at the 2008 USITT Convention and Stage Expo

Check back each evening to see reports and photos from the day's activities.

Thursday, March 20, 2008 (more to come on this page)

10:00-11:20 am : Student Sound Presentations Ia

12:15-1:35 pm : Sound Designer Daniel Baker

NYC based sound designer and composer Daniel Baker (left) discussed his background and career, focusing on the current production of 
UNDERNEATH THE LINTEL which is in technical rehearsals at the Alley Theater in Houston.  Sharing in the discussion was the director of 
LINTELAlex Harvey(right).  They detailed a fascinating process which 
involved a third collaborator, world-renowned clarinetist/Klezmer 
musician Andy Statman improvising music which Daniel and Alex later 
edited and recomposed into the music score for the show.

Daniel's website is here:
http://www.danielbakersounddesign.com/

Andy Statman's website is here:
http://www.andystatman.org/

2:30-3:50 pm : Continuing Adventures in Sound with d&b

Photos soon to be added.

4:45-6:05 pm : Room Acoustics and the Sound Designer

Chair: Jonathan Darling (center on speaker platform)

Panel: Anthony Shou (left), Christopher Plummer (right).

The Sound Commission out and about:

Curtis Craig's mood is much improved while talking to Ellen Juhlin, despite his continued separation from his luggage.

Rick Thomas in the Meyer Booth. (Note: It is advisable to let Rick finish his coffee before showing him your resume)

At the d&b booth.

David Smith and Carl Lefko (USITT President/Elect) enjoy a toast to Elisheba Ittoop at the Live Design booth.

LCS Matrix 3 demo at Meyer Sound/LCS Booth.

Sound Commission High Fashion