Creativitas is organized and taught by professors, students, and affiliates from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

ORGANIZERS & INSTRUCTORS

  • MIT Music Technology

    Director of FaMLE, MIT Laptop Ensemble

    CTO Heath Interactive

    Ian Hattwick is an artist, researcher, and technology developer whose work focuses on the creation and use of digital systems for professional artistic performance.  He is particularly interested in collaborative performance and the creation of multimodal hardware systems to explore and facilitate social and embodied interaction.  He teaches music technology at MIT, directs FaMLE, the MIT Laptop Ensemble, and is CTO for Heath Interactive,  a music experience design startup.

  • Kenan Sahin Distinguished Professor

    Director of Center for Art, Science and Technology (CAST)

    Evan Ziporyn is a renowned composer and clarinetist, known for his cross-cultural works and performances. At MIT, he's the first Director of the Center for Art, Science and Technology (CAST), founder of Gamelan Galak Tika, and curator of the MIT Sounding series.

    His music has been played by top ensembles like Yo-yo Ma’s Silkroad, Brooklyn Rider, and Kronos Quartet, and featured at major venues including Lincoln Center and Carnegie Hall. Ziporyn's opera "A House in Bali" was showcased at BAM Next Wave in 2010. He's also known for his interactive installation, Arachnodrone.

    As a former member of Bang on a Can All-stars, Ziporyn won a Grammy with the Steve Reich Ensemble. His awards include a Massachusetts Arts Council Fellowship and the USArtists Walker Award.

    His puppet opera "Shadow Bang," created with Balinese master Wayan Wija, has been a highlight. His recordings span various labels, and he has collaborated with artists like Brian Eno and Paul Simon. Recent projects include "Poppy 88," Bowie Symphonic: Blackstar, and soundtrack work for Ken Burns' Vietnam. His MIT Wind Ensemble performance of Don Byron’s Clarinet Concerto Received critical acclaim.

  • MIT Masters of Engineering ‘24