Offered fall semester annually. A study of the application of digital sound synthesis to original music composition. Goals include creation and presentation of several short works together with a final substantial composition. Offered spring semester annually. Senior music majors meet once weekly over two semesters.
Students emphasizing history do an in-depth research project on an assigned topic.
Students emphasizing performance practices prepare a paper relating to the period, composers, instruments, works being studied in preparation for a senior recital. Offered each semester.