ICST - Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology, ZHdK

28/01/2026

mit künstlerisch-pädagogischem Profil und  Schwerpunkt elektronische Musikpraxis im MusikschulunterrichtKontext:Das Projekt „Electronic_Music_School“ ist ein interdisziplinäres Forschungsprojekt des Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology (ICST) der Zürcher Hochschule der Künste ...

23/01/2026

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Doktorand:in (60%) mit künstlerisch-pädagogischem Profil und Schwerpunkt elektronische Musikpraxis im Musikschulunterricht

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mit künstlerisch-pädagogischem Profil und  Schwerpunkt elektronische Musikpraxis im MusikschulunterrichtKontext:Das Projekt „Electronic_Music_School“ ist ein interdisziplinäres Forschungsprojekt des Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology (ICST) der Zürcher Hochschule der Künste ...

09/12/2025

20 Years ICST on SRF – “Musik unserer Zeit” (Music of Our Time)

To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology (ICST), Switzerland’s national radio station SRF is dedicating the final two episodes of Music of Our Time to the institute. The broadcasts will air tomorrow, Wednesday, December 10, 2025, and will be available afterward as podcasts.

🕗 8:00 PM – 20 Jahre ICST an der Zürcher Hochschule der Künste�(20 Years of ICST at Zurich University of the Arts)
�In conversation with Germán Toro Pérez (composer and head of ICST since 2007), as well as current and former students and researchers, the program explores the unique character of the institute and selected artistic and research projects.
�🔗 https://www.srf.ch/audio/musik-unserer-zeit/thema-20-jahre-icst-an-der-zuercher-hochschule-der-kuenste?id=AUDI20251210_NR_0003

🕘 9:00 PM – 20 Jahre ICST – Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology�(20 Years of ICST – Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology)
�Selected recordings from the anniversary concerts on November 7 and 14, 2025.

Concert, November 7, 2025 – Zurich University of the Arts:�➡️Germán Toro Pérez – Partita E, I. Shift / II. Freeze (2023/24)�➡️Philippe Kocher – Verflochtene Dialoge (Interwoven Dialogues) (2025)
Concert, November 14, 2025 – Kunstraum Walcheturm:�
➡️Martin Neukom – Studies 41.2, 41.5D, 41.6A (2024)�
➡️Micha Seidenberg – mornings become yellow ringing blue circles (2024)
�➡️Noémi Büchi – Reality Is the Shining of a Gem through the C***k of a Door (2025)
🔗 https://www.srf.ch/audio/musik-unserer-zeit/20-jahre-icst-institute-for-computer-music-and-sound-technology?id=AUDI20251210_NR_0002

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Ausschnitte aus den Jubiläumskonzerten vom 7. und 14. November 2025.

18/11/2025

EARS 2026 – Emerging Artists-Researchers in Sound and Technology

Are you an emerging artist interested in practice-based research in sound and technology?

The Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology (ICST) at Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) offers a one-year programme supporting artists in developing a practice-based pilot project, creating a research plan for doctoral studies, and preparing an application for an artistic PhD collaboration programme at ZHdK (or another institution).

Research at ICST spans both artistic and scientific approaches, offering a rich environment for developing innovative, practice-oriented research. Participants receive individualized artistic and technical mentoring from two ICST research associates, as well as additional methodological support tailored to their needs.

Application deadline: 31 December 2025
�Programme start: 2 March 2026

Further details: https://www.zhdk.ch/icst-ears

12/08/2025

OPEN CALL – ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE AT ICST 2026. A couple more weeks to go! Apply now for an artistic residency at ICST for 2026 until 1 September 2025, 24:00h CET.

OPEN CALL – ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE AT ICST 2026

The Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology (ICST) invites applications for its 2026 residency programme, fostering artistic exchange in key areas of current research.

Residencies are available in: Spatial Synthesis (ICST Studio Residency), Klavierautomat (Algorithmic Composition), Moving Loudspeakers, Dance & Generative AI and Wave Field Synthesis.

The programme offers access to ICST’s facilities, professional support from researchers, as well as meals and accommodation.
Artists and musicians working with sound and sound media — and whose practice reflects a strong interest in one of the listed research areas — are encouraged to apply.

One selected project from the ICST Studio Residency will be featured at the SONIC MATTER Festival 2027 (www.sonicmatter.ch).

Applications are open until 1 September 2025, 24:00h CET.

>> Visit www.zhdk.ch/icst-air for more information