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- In this two-course sequence, the first quarter (usually taught in the
winter) introduces concepts of musical information as it is used in =
the
domains of musical notation, MIDI, and analysis software.
- The second quarter (usually taught in the spring) allows the student=
to
develop an application of his own choosing, to do an in-depth litera=
ture
review on a topic of long-term interest, or to participate in a group
project.
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- This course is designed for students from several
disciplines—music, computer science, engineering, and symbolic
systems.
- Because credit conventions vary across disciplines and degree progra=
ms,
students can enroll for 1-4 credits.
- Each credit represents one unit (notation, sound, analysis, take-home
final).
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- Fluency in reading music (unless the notation unit is skipped)
- Grounding in basic music theory (essential for most applications)
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- No. Lots of interesting projects for students who like to program ex=
ist,
but many projects require the kind of practical expertise that is
developed by a long exposure to music.
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- No. Excellent pianists usually do very well in this class, but
trumpeters, trombonists, violinists, choral and jazz artists, and a
timpanist—as well as performers of music from non-Western
cultures—have also done well.
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- If you have expertise in an unusual repertory, we can probably
accommodate your interest, provided that you can articulate the
principles on which it is based.
- We have accommodated players of the shamisen, tabla, sarod, Carnatic
violin, and various other Asian instruments. We teach tools (esp. in=
Mus
254/CS 275B) that can be adapted to almost any repertory.
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- Not unless you convince us that you have put your best effort into t=
he
class and assignments.
- We do take into account a student’s background, but students w=
ho
skip numerous lectures and labs rarely do well.
- Students who are diligent and consistent in their performance usuall=
y do
well, irrespective of their background.
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- Eleanor Selfridge-Field (http://ccrma.stanford.edu/~esf) is usually =
the
principle instructor.
- Walter B. Hewlett handles some special topics.
- Craig Stuart Sapp, who has TA’ed three times, will do most of =
the
teaching in 2005.
- Guest lecturers are invited to participate as circumstances permit.<=
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- Braun #128 (just behind the music office, which is near the Post Off=
ice)
- This lab provides access to all required software, some of which can
also be downloaded to your computer.
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