Algorithmic Compositional Techniques Developed for "Pleonid"

“Pleonid” is an algorithmic composition for quintet premiered in May 2012. It is generated, arranged and scored entirely by software. This paper describes the largely generative methods employed, including a novel re-working of the “Tone Clock” by Peter Schat, as well as a new use of braids as both a motif- and counterpoint-generating techique.