Thomas Merklinger

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Thomas Merklinger

Independent composer and audio engineer.

Since 2019: Programming and Technical Coordinator, Sound Studies Institute, University of Alberta.

EDUCATION

  • 2019: Master of Music in Composition, University of Alberta
  • 2013: Bachelor of Arts in Music, University of Alberta

CURRENT PROJECTS

  • 2023. From the Inside, seven pieces for dance-on-film accompaniment. Choreog. Alison Neuman, Gerry Morita, Jodie Vanderkhove, Harmanie Taylor, Krista Lin, Brooke Leifso, and Katherine Semchuk. Produced by Alison Neuman and CRIPSIE. March 2023.

PRINCIPAL COMMISSIONED WORKS

  • 2022. Elements, music, movement, and participatory performance for mixed choir. Co-created with SingAble inclusion choir, dir. Ardelle Ries.
    • Performed by SingAble. SingAble showcase concert, Augustana Campus Chapel, Camrose, AB. April 26, 2022.
  • 2020. Beautiful Soul, music for dance accompaniment. Composed for “Beautiful Soul,” choreog. Alison Neuman.
    • Performed by Kaylee Borgstrom. Nextfest Arts Festival, livestreamed, Edmonton, AB. June 12, 2020.
  • 2020. The Strike, music for dance accompaniment. Composed for “The Strike”, choreog. Alison Neuman.
    • Performed by choreographer’s ensemble. Chinook Series multidisciplinary arts festival, Westbury Theatre, Edmonton, AB. February 11 – 12, 2020.
  • 2016. Succumb, music for dance accompaniment. Composed for “Succumb”, choreog. Alice Sheppard.
    • Performed by CRIPSiE. Company showcase, Westbury Theatre, Edmonton, AB. November 18 – 19, 2016.
    • Performed by CRIPSiE. Work in Progress Workshop and Performance, U of A Arts-Based Research Studio, Edmonton AB. August 7 – 20, 2016.
  • 2016. Flying South, music for dance accompaniment. Composed for “Volition”, choreog. Lindsay Eales.
    • Performed by CRIPSiE. Orchesis Dance Motif, Myer Horowitz Theatre, Edmonton, AB. January 30 – 31, 2016.
  • 2016. Help!, music for dance accompaniment. Composed for “Help!”, choreog. Kelsie Acton.
    • Performed by CRIPSiE. Company showcase, Westbury Theatre, Edmonton AB. November 18, 2016.
    • Performed by CRIPSiE. Toy Guns Dance Theatre’s Dancing in the Park, Alberta Legislature Grounds, Edmonton, AB. July 16, 2016.
    • Performed by CRIPSiE. Alberta Teachers Association Council for Inclusive Education, Delta Kananaskis Hotel, Edmonton, AB. October 16, 2015.
  • 2014. Tooth and Nail, music for dance accompaniment. Composed for “Tooth and Nail”, choreog. Lindsay Eales.
    • Performed by CRIPSiE. Alberta Dance Alliance FEATS Festival of Dance, Westbury Theatre, Edmonton, AB. June 11, 2014.
      Performed by CRIPSiE. Creative Age Edmonton Festival of Edmonton Seniors’ Theatre, U of A Arts-Based Research Studio, Edmonton, AB. June 6, 2014.
  • 2014. Accordance, music for dance accompaniment. Composed for “Assembled”, choreog. Kelsie Acton and Lindsay Eales.
    • Performed by CRIPSiE. Alberta Dance Alliance FEATS Festival of Dance, Westbury Theatre, Edmonton, AB. June 11, 2014.
      Performed by CRIPSiE. Orchesis Dance Motif, Myer Horowtiz Theatre, Edmonton, AB. January 24 – 25, 2014.
  • 2013. Pluto, music for dance accompaniment. Composed for “Re View”, choreog. Kelsie Acton.
    • Performed by CRIPSiE. Nextfest Arts Festival, Roxy Theatre, Edmonton, AB. June 12, 14, 15, 2013.

INSTALLATION, EXHIBITION, THEATRE, SCORE

  • 2015. Love in the Margins, theatre, created by Mindhive Collective and CRIPSiE. Sound design, fixed media theatrical score, wedding music curation.
    • Performed by CRIPSiE and Mindhive Collective, Westbury Theatre, Chinook Series multidisciplinary arts festival, Edmonton, AB. January 31 – February 2, 2016.
    • Performed by CRIPSiE and Mindhive Collective. Nextfest Arts Festival. Robertson Wesley United Church, Edmonton, AB. June 5, 2015.
  • 2015. Oilish!, short film, dir. Joshua Carson. Film score and narration. Premiered at Garneau Theatre, Edmonton, AB. September 27, 2015.
  • 2014. Unraveling the Dis/abled, performance, dir. by Brooke Leifso. Fixed media theatrical performance art accompaniment. CRIPSiE company showcase, PCL Studio, Edmonton, AB. October 16 – 18, 2014.
  • 2014. Nona and Squee in Exhile, theatre, dir. Brooke Leifso. Sound design, scoring. Magic Beans Productions, Edmonton Fringe Festival. August 15 – 24, 2014.
  • 2014. Stars, short film, written, produced, directed, filmed, edited, and animated by Tom Merklinger and Samantha Pearson. Premiered at NextFest Arts Festival, The Roxy Theatre, Edmonton, AB. June 2014.
  • 2014. Turn and Face the Strange, art installation by Samantha Pearson. Digital imaging and printing. Creative Practices Institute, “Breaking Ground” gallery opening, Edmonton, AB. June 7, 2014.
  • 2014. Dinner Party in Mesopotamia, dir. Joshua Carson. Film score, foley, sound design, acting. Premiered at Garneau Theatre, Edmonton, AB. February 5, 2014.
  • 2013. Stories We Don’t Tell, dir. Brooke Leifso. Theatrical score, video art, live sound engineering & dynamic playback of fixed media. Lister Hall, Edmonton, AB. November 29 – December 1, 2013.
  • 2013. The Great Wave / Consequence of Sound, performance by Motherboy. Nextfest Arts Festival, Bohemia, Edmonton, AB.
    June 13, 2013.
  • 2012. Return of the Son of, performance by Motherboy. Nextfest Arts Festival, The Artery, Edmonton, AB. June 18, 2012.
  • 2011. Schismogenesis, performance by Motherboy/The Dada Police. Sea of Sound Festival, Catalyst Theatre, Edmonton, AB. November 18, 2011
  • 2011. What’s The Matter, Afraid of Temptation?, performance by Motherboy. Nextfest Arts Festival, The Old Cycle Building. Edmonton, AB. June 9, 2011

AUDIO ENGINEERING