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Benjamin Opie is an Artist Lecturer in Music Technology at Carnegie Mellon University and teaches at CAPA High School. He founded and coaches the CAPA Antithesis, an avant-garde ensemble. He actively performs with groups like Thoth Trio (intense acoustic jazz), OPEK (reduced-size big band), and Syrinx Ensemble (improvisation with live birds). His work spans composition, arrangement, and performance on reeds and electronics.
Education: Undergraduate studies at Carnegie Mellon University and Duquesne University, graduating cum laude with a degree in Music Education.
Research & Performance: Focuses on music technology, avant-garde composition, and interdisciplinary performance. His compositions have been commissioned by the Pittsburgh New Music Ensemble, First Night Pittsburgh, and Woodland Hills School District.
Awards:
- 1996 Pittsburgh Cultural Trust Creative Achievement Award (composer/saxophonist).
Advising & Ensembles: Leads CAPA Antithesis and collaborates with multiple experimental ensembles. No formal grant details provided, but his work reflects ongoing creative projects.
Labs/Teams: Active in Thoth Trio, OPEK, Dust and Feathers, and Syrinx Ensemble, exploring improvisation and electronic integration.
