Ideally students should have some basic music reading ability, but students without it can catch up with some extra effort. The course is a prerequisite to Music Theory 238, Introduction to Music Analysis. There are two lectures and one lab per week, devoted to aural skills development. Student evaluation is by assignments and exams. Microcomputers and Music.
Students receive basic instruction in the use of microcomputers for various musical purposes.
Training is provided in the use of synthesizers and computer music software for notation, recording and sound synthesis. Requires permission of instructor. Students receive a basic introduction in the use of microcomputers for various musical purposes. Training is provided in the use of synthesizers and computer music software using professional composer and performer software. Requires permission of instructor.