Neil BrandtMusic CompositionSoftware EngineeringEducator
Composer's Statement
I'm very interested in the perception of sound and form,
the experience of musical structure, and how music generates our intellectual and emotional
responses.
My computer-generated sound uses low-level computer
code to control additive synthesis at a fine timescale, allowing a fluid
approach to tone and voice. I also explore using structured randomness to
produce musical style and grammar that is different from what I could
play or compose directly.
I have worked for more than 20 years creating and delivering software across different technologies,
industries, organization types, and
software life cycle stages. With Shotgun Software for 9 years, I was fortunate to be part of its successful
growth from tiny startup (4 of us) to the large team at Autodesk after acquisition.
I like solving challenging problems and finding effective and practical solutions. I have worked
independently and remotely a lot. But I also highly value good working relationships and
working closely in a collaborative and supportive work culture.
I also use code that I write in my music composition work, for
additive synthesis with complete control over the evolution of sounds,
avoiding the constraints of pre-existing software, such as fixed envelope structures or
tonal systems.
Since 2016, I've been teaching mathematics (mainly) for colleges in the Greater Toronto area.
As an educator, I offer a masters in mathematics, a bachelor of education, and extensive
software industry experience. I enjoy teaching all levels of mathematics, and software industry
topics as well.
I am also an Ontario College of Teachers member, qualified in the Intermediate and Senior panels for
mathematics and computer science.