Music
MUSC 206C Composing for Instruments and Live Electronics
Hands-on music technology composition seminar combining real-time computer music applications with instrumental writing or installation work. Students work closely with an accomplished instrumentalist, learning to compose for the instrument with live electronics technology and developing computer programs that accompany the live performance with computer-generated sound. Students examine significant works in this evolving canon, studying both the score and attendant computer programs as models for new compositions. Students may also engage in the creation of installation works, with or without user interaction, and involving a significant computer sound component. The course is designed for students with any level of familiarity with programming to succeed.
Instructor
Matthew Schumaker
Also offered as
DANM 217A
Requirements
Enrollment is restricted to graduate students; undergraduates may enroll with permission of the instructor.