• Publications, Works, and Research
  • Artistic publications
  • Published Compositions (listed by year of composition)
  • Recent Known Performances
  • Exhibitions and catalogues
  • Book chapters
  • Journal articles
  • Conference presentations
  • Talks and other presentations
• Education
• Professional Development and Additional Training

Publications, Works, and Research ¶

Artistic publications ¶

GILES, V. Our Imagined Future. ADSR Zine, 009, 28.

GILES, V. another other. ADSR Zine, 007, 12.

GILES, V. For NOW: Manifesto. ADSR Zine, 002, 24-29.

Published Compositions (listed by year of composition) ¶

GILES, V. It needs a big ‘ow’ sound; ow-nd… ground!. Wollongong, NSW: Wirripang.

GILES, V. A Semblance of a Whole (A). Wollongong, NSW: Wirripang.

GILES, V. The confession of Dr Faust. Wollongong, NSW: Wirripang.

GILES, V. …In dialogue… Wollongong, NSW: Wirripang.

GILES, V. Mozart Variations. Wollongong, NSW: Wirripang.

GILES, V. Journeys: for flute and guitar. Wollongong, NSW: Wirripang

GILES, V. A glimmer of foresight: for small ensemble. Wollongong, NSW: Wirripang.

GILES, V. Fragments: for flute ensemble. Wollongong, NSW: Wirripang.

GILES, V. Four suits of thirteen: for flute, clarinet, violin, and cello. Wollongong, NSW: Wirripang.

GILES, V. Duet for flute and computer. Wollongong, NSW: Wirripang.

GILES, V. Fantasie Australis. Wollongong, NSW: Wirripang.

GILES, V. Étude microscopique. Wollongong, NSW: Wirripang.

GILES, V. Staatiline Maastik. Wollongong, NSW: Wirripang.

GILES, V. Differing dialogues: for solo bass flute with prerecorded low flutes. Wollongong, NSW: Wirripang.

Recent Known Performances ¶

Coruscalia Collective Staatiline Maastik (flute quartet) (2010). Adelaide Fringe Festival (2024).

Fragments Ensemble Six Figures Signifying Decay (for piano and electronics) (2022). Electrolieder by Fragments Ensemble. Sydney Fringe Festival (2023).

Fragments Ensemble The Moth and the Flame (for soprano and piano) (2023). Electrolieder by Fragments Ensemble. Newcastle Fringe Festival.

Brieley Cutting and Mark Oliveiro Six Figures Signifying Decay (for piano and electronics) (2022). Australian Institute of Music Research Symposium 2022. Sydney.

Wendy Dixon and Vincent Giles How Ought One Live? (for voice with optional electronics) (2019). Performed by Wendy Dixon and Vincent Giles. Australian Institute of Music. Sydney.

Pleebland Threads VI (for improvising ensemble) (2021). Performed by Pleebland. Lebowskis. Melbourne.

Exhibitions and catalogues ¶

GILES, V. 2017. Correct Gopher Hoop Stop. Fixed media playback: Tilde New Music Festival, 2017. Melbourne, VIC. BEALE, R. & HALEY, S. 2016. Synthesis, exhibition catalogue, 18 May-3 June, 2016, George Paton Gallery, Melbourne, VIC.

GILES, V. 2015, Bits & Pieces, sound/music, Exhibited at: Synthesis, George Paton Gallery, 18 May-3June, 2016.

GILES, V. 2015, Put Together to Present, sound/music, Exhibited at: Synthesis, George Paton Gallery, 18 May-3June, 2016.

GILES, V. 2015, A Semblance of a Whole (A), music score, Exhibited at: Synthesis, George Paton Gallery, 18 May-3June, 2016.

GILES, V. 2015, A Semblance of a Whole (B), sound/music, Exhibited at: Synthesis, George Paton Gallery, 18 May-3June, 2016.

GILES, V. 2015, silver as catalyst in organic reactions, music score, Exhibited at: Synthesis, George Paton Gallery, 18 May-3 June, 2016.

GILES, V. 2015, Post Hoc Ergo Propter Hoc, sound work, Exhibited at: Love/City III, Testing Grounds, VIC, 26 Feb, 2016.

GILES, V. 2015, Bits & Pieces, sound/music, Exhibited at: Uncommon Places, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Auction Rooms Cafe, 11 Aug–3 Oct 2015.

GILES, V. 2015, Put Together to Present, sound/music, Exhibited at: Uncommon Places, Melbourne Fringe Festival, Auction Rooms Cafe, 11 Aug–3 Oct 2015.

GILES, V. 2014, The Great Unhearing, sound installation, Exhibited at: Troika, George Paton Gallery + System Garden, University of Melbourne, 9-19 Sep 2014.

GILES, V. 2014, Let me count the ways, sound installation, Exhibited at: Julia St Creative Space, Portland, VIC, 1-17 August, 2014.

GILES, V. 2013, Heard/Unheard:Flux, sound installation, Exhibited at: Upwelling Festival 2013, Portland, VIC, 2 Nov 2013.

Book chapters ¶

GILES, V., E. WELSH, G. JENNINGS. 2018. Australian Composition for Baroque Instruments: exploring the importance of composer/performer collaborative relationships in 21st Century composition. In: DOROTTYA FABIAN, J. N. (eds.) Diversity in Australia’s Music. Cambridge Scholars.

Journal articles ¶

GILES, V. 2017. Microsound, Spectra, and Objectivity: tracing memetics in organised sound (abstract). Leonardo Abstracts Service. Online: Leonardo/ISAST.

ALSOP, R. & GILES, V. 2015. Interpreting Data: Re-contextualizing Data to Develop Approaches to Musical Composition. Emille, vol 13.

BENNETT, A. & GILES, V. 2015. Locating and Utilising Inherent Qualities in an Expanded Sound Palette for Solo Flute. Emille, vol 13.

Conference presentations ¶

ALSOP, R. & GILES, V. 2015. Interpreting Data: Re-contextualizing Data to Develop Approaches to Musical Composition. Korean Electroacoustic Music Society Annual Conference 2015. Seoul, South Korea: KEAMS.

BENNETT, A. & GILES, V. 2015. Locating and Utilising Inherent Qualities in an Expanded Sound Palette for Solo Flute. Korean Electroacoustic Music Society Annual Conference 2015. Seoul, South Korea: KEAMS.

GILES, V. 2015. Scoring for Grid Controllers - Preliminary Considerations of Action, Gesture, Functionality, and Limitations. Australasian Computer Music Conference. Sydney, Australia: Australasian Computer Music Association.

Talks and other presentations ¶

GILES, V. 2016. Microsound, Spectra, and Objectivity: tracing memetics in organised sound. PhD Completion Seminar. Victorian College of the Arts, University of Melbourne.

GILES, V. 2015. From data to notation: processes of computer-aided composition in my current work. MediaLab Melbourne: OpenLab. Melbourne, Victoria.

GILES, V. 2014. Non-linear listening and the musical experience: a composer’s perspective. Musicological Society of Australia, Victorian Chapter Annual Conference. Melbourne, Australia.

GILES, V. 2014. Microsound, Spectra and Objectivity. Victorian College of the Arts & Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Graduate Research Symposium.

GILES, V. 2013. Microsounds, Spectra and Objectivity: A research overview and sound design demonstration. Victorian College of the Arts & Melbourne Conservatorium of Music Graduate Research Symposium.

Education ¶

Doctor of Philosophy in Sound Design, School of Performing Arts, VCA, University of Melbourne.

Bachelor of Music (Hons I) in Music Composition, Sir Zelman Cowen School of Music, Monash University.

Professional Development and Additional Training ¶

Art in Public Places Banyule City Council/Fiona Hillary (RMIT).

IMPULS International Ensemble and Composers Academy, Graz, Austria.

IMPULS International Ensemble and Composers Academy, Graz, Austria.