Morton Subotnick, Emeritus Faculty

Faculty:
Clay Chaplin Director, Computer/Experimental Music Studios; Experimental Sound Practices
Michael Pisaro Co–Chair Composition and Experimental Sound Practices
Sara Roberts Experimental Sound Practices
David Rosenboom Dean; Composition, NCP Conductor
Barry Schrader Composition
Mark Trayle Co–Chair Composition and Experimental Sound Practices

The Specialization in Experimental Sound Practices gives advanced student composers and sound artists the opportunity to explore uncharted sonic domains. The main emphasis is on developing new forms through sound installation, interactive media, digitalization, improvisation, and acoustic experimentation.

This specialization is intended for composition students with strong musical grounding who show an inclination toward experimentation, exploration and crossing methodologies–students who define themselves not strictly as music composers in the traditional sense but, more broadly, as artists experimenting with sound. Coursework focuses on experimental performance practices, interactive performance, digital media, software design and programming, instrument design, installation works, acoustics, and music perception.