ICST - Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology, ZHdK

25/08/2026

>> We're hiring! > Wir suchen Verstärkung!

18/08/2026

Two more weeks to go! >>> APPLY NOW for the ICST Artist in Residence program 2027
Application deadline: 1 September 2026
https://www.zhdk.ch/forschung/icst/icst-air

OPEN CALL – ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE AT ICST 2027

The Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology (ICST) invites applications for its 2027 residency program, fostering artistic exchange in key areas of current research.

Residencies are available in:

• Spatial Audio
• Klavierautomat (algorithmic composition)
• Moving Loudspeakers
• Dance and Generative AI
• Object Performance

The program offers access to ICST’s facilities, professional support from researchers, as well as per diems for 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 Spatial Audio Residency will be featured at the SONIC MATTER Festival 2028 as part of an ongoing partnership.

Applications are open until September 1, 2026, 24:00 CET.

Apply now – http://www.zhdk.ch/icst-air
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08/06/2026

OPEN CALL – ARTISTS IN RESIDENCE AT ICST 2027

The Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology (ICST) invites applications for its 2027 residency program, fostering artistic exchange in key areas of current research.

Residencies are available in:

• Spatial Audio
• Klavierautomat (algorithmic composition)
• Moving Loudspeakers
• Dance and Generative AI
• Object Performance

The program offers access to ICST’s facilities, professional support from researchers, as well as per diems for 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 Spatial Audio Residency will be featured at the SONIC MATTER Festival 2028 as part of an ongoing partnership.

Applications are open until September 1, 2026, 24:00 CET.

Apply now – http://www.zhdk.ch/icst-air
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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

Wir stellen ein!

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

Bewerbungsfrist: 20.02.2026

👉 Alle Infos und Bewerbung:

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

📻Tune in live or listen afterward as a podcast

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