Composing With Computers (340-0-1)

Instructors

Christopher A Mercer
camercer@hotmail.com
Faculty member, Composition and Music Technology program. Composer of electroacoustic music, combining lo-tech analog techniques with extensive digital signal processing; specialist in multi-channel audio and spatialization. Composer of acoustic music focusing on extended instrumental techniques, modified conventional instruments, and instruments of the composer's own design and, most recently, combining this approach with real-time electronics and spatialization. Author of articles on musical aesthetics and composition. Residencies at Experimentalstudio SWR in Freiburg, Künstlerhaus Schloss Wiepersdorf, and Sound Traffic Control in San Francisco. Principal teachers were Peter Otto and Roger Reynolds, electronic music and Chaya Czernowin and Chinary Ung, instrumental music.

Meeting Info

RCMA Lower Level 121: Mon, Wed 2:00PM - 3:20PM

Overview of class

Foundational techniques of composition using music and audio software. Techniques of algorithmic composition, sound processing. Analysis of electroacoustic music. Assignments include student compositions.

Class Materials (Required)

No materials required for purchase.

Class Notes

Prerequisite: MUS_TECH 259-0 or equivalent experience.