SKILLS
● Front End Development: HTML5, CSS3, PHP/MYSQL, Javascript/React, WordPress, Git / Agile, SEO, Accessibility
● Technology in the Arts: Max/MSP, Arduino / Raspberry PI, Wiring / Soldering, DMX Lighting, Projection Mapping
● Sound: Music Composition / Sound Design / Algorithmic Music / Multi-Channel Diffusion, Custom Musical Instruments, Synthesis + MIDI, Sound System Design
EDUCATION
● MA, Tulane University University, May, 2011. Major: Music Science and Technology; Supporting Areas of Emphasis: Digital Art and Music Composition.
● BA, Penn State University, 2007. Major: Integrative Arts
● Certificate in Electronic Music, Centre de Creation Musicale Iannis Xenakis, 2004. Focus: Electro-acoustic Music Composition and Algorithmic Music
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
● Trivium Interactive, Boston, Web Developer (Current)
● Data Annotation, Remote, AI Training Developer (Current)
● DENALI, New Orleans, Fabricator / Web Communications (2020 – 2023)
● Antiques de Provence, New Orleans, Web Developer / Manager (Oct. 2013 – Oct. 2019)
● Zydeco Media, New Orleans, Freelance Web Developer (January 2012 – October 2013)
● Tulane University, New Orleans, Web Developer (March 2011 – October 2013)
● Advancing Robots, Austin, TX, Technology / Coding Teacher (Fall 2010)
● Young Audiences of Louisiana, Teacher of Instrument Building, Audio Technology (2009 – 2011)
● Girard Academic Music Program, Philadelphia, Teacher of General Music (2008 – 2009)
● Foundations Behavioral Health, Philadelphia, Special Education (2008 – 2009)
● Taos Community Foundation, New Mexico, Teacher of Instrument Building (2004)
● HMS School for Children w Cerebral Palsy, Philadelphia, Assistant Teacher and Assistive Technology Staff Member (2003 – 2008)
TEACHING
College Teaching Experience
● Electronic Music History, 1 course. (Fall, 2011) MUSC 2300, Tulane U.
● Computer Apps in Music, 1 course. (Spring 2010, Spring 2011), Tulane U.
RESEARCH
Published Intellectual Contributions Conference Proceedings
● PARK, T. H., HYMAN, D. G., LEONARD, P. J., HERMANS, P. (2011). An EASY SQEMA for Electro-Acoustic Music Analysis, SEAMUS Music Conference, Miami, USA, January, 2011.
● PARK, T. H., HYMAN, D. G., LEONARD, P. J., W. W. (2010). Systematic and Quantitative Electro-Acoustic Music Analysis (SQEMA) (pp. 199-206), Proceedings of the 2010 International Computer Music Conference (ICMC), New York, USA, June, 2010. ICMC.
Journal Articles
● LEONARD, P. J. HOOLA: A CIRCULAR DIGITAL MUSICAL INTERFACE. Journal SEAMUS (2012).
● LEONARD, P. J. Review of SEAMUS Conference. Journal SEAMUS (2012).
● LEONARD, P. J. Review of LaTex Festival. Journal SEAMUS (2011).
Master’s Thesis
● LEONARD, P.J. HOOLA: A CIRCULAR DIGITAL MUSICAL INTERFACE. 2010.
PERFORMANCES and EXHIBITS
Recent / Upcoming Performances
● “Ersatz Hadjidakis” – Original song-cycle composition for piano and voice. (Jan. 2020).
● “Nosferatu” – original music score and live performance to accompany a film screening of Nosferatu (Oct. 2019). Main Library, New Orleans, LA.
● “Swarmaalika” – collaborative works composed and performed by Hindustani Classical musician Atish Mukhopadhyay, Peter Leonard, with the Furniture Ensemble (Oct. 2017 and Aug. 2018). Trinity Church, New Orleans, LA.
● “The Body Electric” with Heather Hansen – original music composition for Dance with interactive sound via Kinect controller (2015) Foundation Gallery, New Orleans, LA.
● ASTRALIS Ensemble – custom interactive video projections made w Max/MSP (2014) Tulane U. New Orleans, LA.
● Monteverdi’s Vespers – custom interactive video projections (2013) Marigny Opera House. New Orleans, LA.
● From the Ground Up (2012) May Gallery & Residency. New Orleans, LA.
● The Long Departed Lover (2011) Latex Festival. UT Austin, TX.
● The Voice Dictates (2011)
○ ICMC Conference 2011.
○ SEAMUS Conference 2011. University of Miami. Miami, FL. Jan 22, 2011.
● “Newcomb College Music Recital.” Tulane University. New Orleans, LA. November 8, 2009.
● Electric LaTex 2009, TAMU. College Station, TX. November 14, 2009.
● “An Evening of Difficult Music: #24.” McKeown’s Books, New Orleans, LA. January 23, 2010.
● “Electroacoustic Music at Loyola.” Loyola University. New Orleans, LA. April 9, 2010.
● “Open Ears Music Series.” The Blue Nile, New Orleans, LA. May 4, 2010. Artistic Exhibitions
● Prospect3 / Bamboula Exhibition (Oct. 15, 2014 – Jan. 25, 2015) Tulane University, New Orleans
○ Interactive installation with custom black-box structure, kinetic sculpture, original music composition, and custom lighting.
● CEMIcircles (Oct. 4 – 6, 2013) UNT, Denton, TX
○ FIREWATER: Second showing of this installation, with new custom controller.
● Art for Art’s Sake!/CINEMA RESET (April, 2012) The Contemporary Arts Center, New Orleans
○ Interactive sound/video work for the museum incorporating a custom controller allowing viewers to manipulate sound and video in real time.
● PODs! (April, 2012) The Parse Gallery, New Orleans
○ Interactive sound installation with custom-built hexagonal structure, embedded with 6 speakers creating a surround sound experience. “Viewers” were invited to enter the darkened space to experience sound, free from other senses.
● Oh Snap! (April, 2011) The Parse Gallery, New Orleans ○ Audio/video installation with original music and an interactive, game-like system using Max/MSP Jitter.
● SPORTS (July, 2010) The Front Gallery, New Orleans
○ Original music and interactive installation in collaboration with video artist David Greber.
● Nervous Energy / SPORTS (October, 2010) Acadiana Center for the Arts, Lafayette, LA
○ This collaborative work (listed above) was featured in a second group show.
● HOOLA (2009) ICMC Conference 2009.