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. On June 30th they officially released their recording of “In C” with a companion DVD, allowing listeners to enjoy this version of the piece with accompanying “visual soundtrack”. Future collaborations among the group hope to explore both original electronic music and interpretations of seminal 20th Century composers.