Electroacoustic music is music whose sound incorporates electronic tools and instruments, including software, in its production or performance. Electroacoustic music often seeks to explore all the sonic possibilities of new technologies, and it includes both works performed live on stage and works created in the studio and played back in concert ...
Electro-Acoustic music is a term used to describe those musics which are dependent on electronic technology for their creation and/or performance.
Composing Electroacoustic Music
Baylor Composition Area's ultimate mission is to help students develop their creative abilities to uniquely compose the music of the future (rather than just "learn the trade of composing"). MUS4203 begins with projects focusing on typical pedagogical electroacoustic works (a musique concréte piece, an interactive piece using Max, etc.) in order for students to develop timeless audio editing and manipulation techniques. By the time students take MUS4V09, they should be creating works that move the electroacoustic music world forward (rather than "treading water" in the known pool of electroacoustic possibilities).
Course Objective
Complete a Semester Project, goals of which must be determined and codified in detail by the second week of the semester using the form included in this syllabus. Your project must be completed and presented before an audience by the end of the semester.
I will assign Small Projects as seen fit to meet this goal. Projects can range from reading and listening assignments, to creativity building exercises.
Grading
Engage with technology. Take risks with technology. Search and be curious.
20% Small Projects
10% Semester Project Form (hard copy due the second week of the semester)