Music Technology Course Offerings

Introduction to Music Technology
An introduction to the basic skills needed for composing and arranging electronic music. Topics of study include sequencing, sampling, and editing and processing digital audio.

Interactive Computer Music Performance
An advanced class in which students are introduced to MaxMSP (digital signal processing in Max). MaxMSP allows musicians to perform interactive and electroacoustic computer music without any external devices such as synthesizers. Students create and perform their own works using Max, while developing new skills in performance practice and musicianship related to interactive computer music.

Music Production
A survey of electronic music production techniques most frequently used by composers, arrangers, and producers in the recording industry. Topics of study include creating rhythm tracks, arranging for electronic instruments, basic mixing skills, and the use of signal processing devices.

Scoring to Picture
For students interested in learning the fundamental skills needed to compose and produce film music. Topics include spotting a picture, creating a musical structure based on visual images, styles of music composition and production, and analysis of traditional film scores. Students will be required to compose and produce original scores to excerpts from feature films, documentaries, and other filmed media.

Independent Study In Composition With New Technology
A class for advanced students interested in working with new technology in the creation of original compositions. Projects may include the use of computers and electronic or acoustic instruments in live performance or the creation of a recorded work.