Salt Lake Electric Ensemble

Formed in the summer of 2009, the Salt Lake Electric Ensemble grew out of the desire of group director Matt Dixon to interpret Terry Riley’s masterwork “In C” on the laptop computer. From early rehearsals comprising only two or three members, the ensemble has steadily expanded to the present collective of eight. The group unites the talents of local visual/multimedia artists, electronic musicians, and rock bands The Rubes and Tolchock Trio. Fusing the sophisticated tools of modern music software with acoustic percussion, SLEE approach the often performed and recorded “In C” unlike any other. After many careful months of planning and rehearsal, Salt Lake Electric Ensemble performed the work publicly for the University of Utah Music Dpt. in November 2009 and later in January 2010 at the Salt Lake Tower Theatre. Their goal is to grow the vibrant electronic/classical crossover scene.