Music 238 - Smith Laptop Orchestra

With this course, students explore composing for and performing with laptop orchestra, focusing on topics such as sound synthesis, software-based digital instrument design, live audio processing, and gain practical skills in group composing, concert performance, and computer music programming. Students are challenged to design and implement their own laptop-mediated musical instruments, interpret graphic and text based scores, program sounds, and perform as a group. Regular in-class rehearsals and performances culminate in a final concert showcasing the ensemble's work. This course is ideal for students interested in exploring music technology and studying approaches to musical composition and performance. Enrollment limited to 16. (E)