Computer Music Option in Electrical or Computer Engineering

The fields of Digital Audio and Computer Music are very interdisciplinary, and include applications of many Engineering subjects such as digital signal processing, real time operating systems and computer communications networks.

A flavor for what can be done by combining Music and Engineering can be read in various journals and conferences, including:

• International Computer Music Conference,
• New Interfaces for Musical Expression (NIME),
• Digital Audio Effects (DAFX),
• Computer Music Journal,
• Journal of New Music Research,
• Organized Sound,
• Audio Engineering Society (AES)

The program of study includes courses in:

• Recording Techniques,
• Computer Music,
• Audio Signal Processing,
• Musical Acoustics,
• Music Information Retrieval

Other ways to take music courses:

• Combined degree program in Music and Computer Science
• MUS 306 or MUS 307 or MUS 401C as elective course
• Minor in Music