Adam Cooper
Semester of Mini-grant
Year of Mini-grant
2019
Disciplines(s)
Grant Description
I am hoping to continue to expand the work I am currently doing in regards to combining my passion for cello with electronic music. The equipment I received from the Rising 3rd Year Grant has been absolutely incredible, but I realize that certain, new pieces would be incredibly helpful for creating a more productive workflow.
Original Proposal
cooperadam_amg_f2019_proposal_0.pdf
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Proposal Outcome
cooperadam_amg_f2019_outcome.pdf
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Title
Experimental Music Project (The Cello and Beyond), a continuation
Semester of Mini-grant
Year of Mini-grant
2020
Disciplines(s)
Grant Description
I am asking for new music production equipment. Each of these items will be used to expand my capacities as a musician to explore new, experimental music with my cello.
Original Proposal
cooperadam_amg_s2020_proposal.pdf
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Proposal Outcome
cooperadam_amg_s2020_outcome.pdf
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Title
Experimental Music Project (The Cello and Beyond): A Continuation
Class Year
2021
Disciplines(s)
Arts Award Type
Proposal Outcome
cooperadam_3rd_outcome_0.pdf
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Faculty Advisor
Adam Carter
Department
Music
Grant Description
I am asking for funding to buy a cello pickup microphone, Abelton Standard Software, an Abelton Push MIDI Controller, a Focusrite Audio Interface, and an Akai mini-keyboard Controller. Each of these items will be used to expand my capacities as a musician to explore new, experimental music with my cello.
Original Proposal
cooperadam_3rd_proposal.pdf
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Title
Experimental Music Project (The Cello and Beyond)
Class Year
2021
Disciplines(s)
Arts Award Type
Proposal Outcome
cooperadam_4th_outcome.pdf
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Faculty Advisor
Adam Carter/Michael Rasbury
Department
Music/Drama
Grant Description
I have been a classically trained cellist for 15 years, but over the past two years, I have begun to explore different types of music. This experience has been quite shocking, as I have seen the power of music in a much different way. Creating new types of music beyond the classical genre has inspired me to see other ways that music can effectively resonate with people. Thus, I hope for this project to be an opportunity for me to utilize my musical talents to create new music.
Original Proposal
cooperadam_4th_proposal.pdf
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Title
Expanding Cello Performance and Electronic Music Production
Adam Cooper is planning to double major in a politics related field and music. He has been playing cello for the past 11 years and has thoroughly enjoyed continuing his musical endeavors at the University of Virginia. Last year, Adam worked as a volunteer cello instructor in Israel with an organization called Sulamot. He helped mentor at-risk children in the Tel Aviv-Yafo area, and found this experience rewarding and meaningful. Adam is excited to be a member of the Miller Arts Scholars community and hopes that he will find new ways to use his passion for music to create positive change in the world.
2021