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Earth Requiem — MIN2346.01) (cancelled

Spring 2021
Instructor: Joan Forsyth
Credits: 2
Opportunity to workshop a new piece, Earth Requiem, with music by 4 different composers: Eve Beglarian, Jeff Beal, Errollyn Wallen and Sophy Him. It was commissioned by the artist Diana Wege, to be presented with a series of her paintings. It is for community and student choirs – from different parts of the country to present at the premier in New York City, COVID permitting in
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Ecology and Design in Electronic Music — MCO4168.01

Fall 2017
Instructor: Suzanne Thorpe
Credits: 4
This class will explore incorporating logics of ecology into compositional designs, from interrelatedness with a particular environment or place, to expression of a system of nature in musicking. We will explore a variety of investigative practices including deep listening and somatic techniques, data research, dérives, psychogeography, and narrative gathering. The expression
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Electroacoustic Band Workshop — MPF4122.01

Spring 2020
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 2
This course is an open forum for research and development of live performance methodologies through collaborations involving electronic, electroacoustic, and acoustic sources. In this workshop, we will explore text scores, improvisation techniques using both acoustic and electronic sources. The research and practice areas include but are not limited to electroacoustic and
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Electroacoustic Band Workshop — MPF4122.01

Spring 2023
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 4
This course is an open forum for research and development of live performance methodologies and compositions involving electroacoustic sounds through collaborations. In this workshop, we will explore text scores, graphic scores, improvisation techniques using both acoustic and electronic sources. The research and practice areas include but are not limited to electroacoustic and
Advancement of Public Action Dance Music Visual Arts

Electroacoustic Improvisation Workshop — MPF2147.01

Fall 2023
Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 2
This course is a hands-on workshop for electroacoustic music, focusing on improvisation as a key tool for exploration, creation and collaboration. In this course, students will develop skills in individual and collaborative music performance with electronics, including completely electronic instruments and hybrids that combine acoustic instruments with digital/analog
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Electronic Music Composition — MCO4114.01

Spring 2018
Instructor: Sergei Tcherepnin
Credits: 4
This class will focus on historical methods of electronic music composition through a contemporary lens. We will study synthesis in depth, and the development of early analog synthesizers, while learning how these techniques have influenced contemporary software design. While the class will focus on composing, students will be expected to learn how to use Ableton Live, Reaktor,
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Electronic Music Production — MSR2120.01

Fall 2016
Instructor: David Baron
Credits: 2
Electronic music is arguably the most important form of popular music production. Learn to create, produce and mix electronic pop music. What makes the music of Kraftwerk, Nine Inch Nails, EDM, even candy-electro-pop music tick? Why has electronic music taken over the airwaves? Learn to use vocoders, drum machines, synthesizers, and extreme signal processing to create dynamic
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Electronic Music: Creativity and Sound — MCO2109.01

Fall 2013
Instructor: Randall Neal
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 4
How do you compose when any sound can be used in music? This course provides a wide-ranging exploration into strategies for sound-based composition and the digital transformation of sound. Students will create original sounds and compositions in the electronic music studio. Students are expected to complete short readings, participate in discussions, present their creative work
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Electronic Music: Creativity and Sound — MCO2109.01

Spring 2014
Instructor: Randall Neal
Credits: 4
How do you compose when any sound can be used in music? This course provides a wide-ranging exploration into strategies for sound-based composition and the digital transformation of sound. Students will create original sounds and compositions in the electronic music studio. Students are expected to complete short readings, participate in discussions, present their creative work
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Electronic Music: Creativity and Sound — MCO2109.01

Fall 2014
Instructor: michael leczinsky
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 2
How do you compose when any sound can be used in music? This course provides an exploration into strategies for sound-based composition and the digital transformation of sound. Students will create original sounds and compositions in the electronic music studio. Students are expected to complete short readings, participate in discussions, present their creative work on a
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Electronic Music: Creativity and Sound — MCO2109.01

Spring 2015
Instructor: Michael Leczinsky
Credits: 2
How do you compose when any sound can be used in music? This course provides an exploration into strategies for sound-based composition and the digital transformation of sound. Students will create original sounds and compositions in the electronic music studio. Students are expected to complete short readings, participate in discussions, present their creative work on a
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Electronic Music: Creativity and Sound II — MCO4122.01

Spring 2015
Instructor: Michael Leczinsky
Credits: 2
An intermediate to advanced level tutorial that builds on ideas in Creativity in Sound (MCO2109). Students may choose to develop skills in digital sound synthesis, signal processing, audio recording/sampling, and 5.1 surround sound. Students are expected to complete short readings, participate in class discussions and present their creative work on a regular basis in class
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Electronics and the Voice — MSR2242.01

Fall 2023
Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 2
In this course we will examine various examples of vocal interactions with electronics, historically and in contemporary contexts of improvisation, song and composition. We will treat electronics as a broad concept, from simple manipulation of a standard vocal mic to analog/digital processing, feedback, hardware, and software interactions. The course will focus on collaboration
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Eugene Onegin-Singers — MVO4254.01

Spring 2026
Instructor: Kerry Ryer-Parke
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 2

This is a 2 credit course to support the Faculty Drama Production of Eugene Onegin. Voice and style instruction will be provided for the singers in the musical, and some research on American singing styles. 

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Expanded Performance — MPF4279.01

Spring 2025
Instructor: Nicholas Brooke
Credits: 4
Expanded and invented instruments utilizing electronics, object preparations, field recordings, and non-traditional performance techniques will be used to develop unique sonic vocabularies. Working with the premise that any sound can be an instrument we will work collaboratively to share our sounds, our scores and various approaches to music making. This seminar will serve as a
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Experimental Music Production — MSR4103.01

Spring 2017
Instructor: David Baron
Credits: 2
Create experimental sound works in the Jennings recording studio.  We will cover methods of recording, mic’ing, sampling, extreme processing,  and mix techniques.  Tape concrete, electro-acoustic,  plunderphonics, and mangling audio mayhem.
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Experimental Radioplay — MSR2139.01

Spring 2020
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 2
In this course, we will explore the possibilities of radio and sonic narration through experimental sound practices. How can we portray political and social events through sonic practices without relying on verbal communication? What are the ways of creating speculative worlds through radio broadcasting? Along with readings and discussions, we will examine previous experimental
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Experimental Radioplay — MSR2139.01

Spring 2021
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 2
In this course, we will explore the possibilities of radio and sonic narration through experimental sound practices. How can we portray political and social events through sonic practices without relying on verbal communication? What are ways of creating speculative worlds through radio broadcasting? Along with readings and discussions, we will examine previous experimental
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Experimental Sound and Immersive Audio for Media — MSR4121.01

Fall 2014
Instructor: david baron
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 2
A look at experimental audio and sound design to find what experimental techniques yield a bounty of sonic possibilities. Musique concrete, sfx editing, experimental microphone technique, immersive multi-channel setups, analog electronic music, will all be examined within the context of sound design for media. Looking at the world as one big sound library, we will create our
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Experimental Sound for Visual Media — MSR2122.01

Fall 2017
Instructor: David Baron
Credits: 2
How far can we stretch ourselves into creating sonic landscapes for visuals? We will work create sound design and score from scratch to accompany quicktime movies.  Extraordinary sound sources, experimental music techniques, extreme sound design, time compression-expansion will all be covered. What do buzzing bees sound like stretched to be one-thousand times slow - will
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Experimental Sound Practices — MSR2123.01) (cancelled 5/6/2024

Fall 2024
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 4
In this introductory course, students will expand their understanding of music by delving into experimental sound practices. During this course, students will create sound compositions,  electroacoustic pieces, and performances/installations. The topics will include soundscape composition, binaural sound recording,  introduction to modular synthesis,
Society Culture and Thought Music

Experimental Sound Practices — MSR2123.01

Fall 2023
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 4
In this introductory course, students will expand their understanding of music by delving into experimental sound practices. During this course, students will create sound compositions,  electroacoustic pieces, and performances/installations. The topics will include soundscape composition, binaural sound recording,  introduction to modular synthesis,
Society Culture and Thought Music

Experimental Sound Practices — MSR2123.01

Fall 2021
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 4
In this introductory course, students will expand their understanding of music by delving into experimental sound practices. During this course, students will create sound compositions, electroacoustic pieces, and performances/installations. The topics will include soundscape composition, binaural sound recording, introduction to modular synthesis, electromagnetic field
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Experimental Sound Practices — MSR2123.01

Fall 2018
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 2
In this introductory course, students will expand their understanding of electroacoustic music by creating their own sonic narratives. The topics will include soundscape composition, 3D sound recording, surround sound (5.1), site-specific sound work, and electromagnetic field listening. There will be an emphasis on production and experiential learning through exercises and
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