Fall 2024 Lineup of classes in Electronic and Experimental Music
In case you are wondering what to sign up for…
Unique things this upcoming semester:
- Perform through live coding and acoustic instruments through the MUS 4270 EMDM Ensemble
- Signal Processing and interactivity in MaxMSP via MUS 4745 Computer Music
- An exciting collaboration with EMDM, DMAE and Digital Art to explore Extended Reality Performance! MUS 7746 – EMDM Seminar in XR Performance
- MUS 2745 Intro to Computer Music
- Applied Electroacoustic Music in MUS 3153 & 7053
The Fall 2024 lineup of music & technology classes from EMDM
MUS 7746 – Research Seminar in EMDM: XR Performance
Taught by: Dr. Allison & Derick Ostrenko
Paired with ART 4240 Special Topics: XR Performance
Performance and live events such as concerts, opening ceremonies, theatrical productions, and other spectacles are using light, sound, and technology to extend reality in rapidly evolving ways. This course engages the intersection of electronic music, visualization, performer, and audience. We will focus on creating real-time music, sound, and performance that respond and interact with graphics, lighting, and illusion on a large LED wall in LSU’s new XR Studio environment. Experimental and traditional tools for content creation will be explored as a part of the production pipeline such as Max (Jitter), Unreal Engine, Notch, and TouchDesigner. Other strategies for interaction and reaction such as motion capture, sensors, and computer vision will be covered. The course is project based and will entail a series of lessons that pave the way for original XR performances that combine physical sets with digital graphics.
Open to students with some coding background (MUS 4745 suggested) and Performers who want to explore technology in their performance practice.
Fall 2024 T/Th 12:00-1:30
MUS 2745 – Intro to Computer Music
Taught by: Fiona Xue Ju
- DAWs, Recording/Editing, composing, sound design
- Culminates in a concert of works at the Really, Really New Music Marathon.
Open to all levels of Music students including Digital Media Minor students
Fall 2024 MWF 930-1030
MUS 4745 – Computer Music
Taught by: Dr. Trapani
- Using computers to create music from scratch
- Audio programming in Max
- Sound Synthesis
- Audio Processors
- Computer Music Composition
- Computer Interactivity and Performance
Open to all levels including Digital Media Minor students (2745 or 2700 recommended)
Fall 2024 T/Th 9:00-10:20
MUS 4270 – EMDM Ensemble – Laptop Orchestra of Louisiana
Taught by: Dr. Allison & Kerem Ergener
- Exploring Performance with technology
- Live Coding
- Improvisation
- Paired performing with Electronic & Acoustic instruments
- Performance at the DMC!
Open to all levels of music students including Digital Media Minor students
Fall 2024 – T 3:00-550
MUS 3152/7053 – Applied Electroacoustic Music
Taught by: Dr. Allison & Dr. Trapani
- define and compose works incorporating -or creating- technology. (Essentially composition on electricity)
- Pre-requisite of MUS 2745 (or by permission of instructor)
- Culminates in a performance of the work you created at the Really, Really New Music Marathon.
Open to EMDM and Composition students and others by approval
Fall 2024 – Fr 3:00-4:20 + by appointment
If you have any questions about the courses or requirements, please contact Dr. Allison at jtallison@lsu.edu
2022-23 Assistantships Composition + EMDM
Composition + EMDM @ LSU
The LSU Composition and Experimental Music & Digital Media programs are looking for qualified candidates to fill 3 graduate assistantships for the upcoming 2022-23 academic year.
We will hold an informational meeting over zoom at 5CST on Thursday, December 2nd for anyone looking to find out more and ask questions regarding the programs, assistantships, or application process.
https://lsu.zoom.us/j/99873911786?pwd=OXdmOWVxVHl6QUp6NlNyYzZPcFRvZz09
Meeting ID: 998 7391 1786 Passcode: EMDM
Composition Assistantship
- Teaching experience
- manage the composer’s forum
- work with the Constantinides New Music Ensemble
This position is a multi-year full time assistantship of 20 hours/week including salary and tuition remission.
EMDM Studio Assistantship
- Teaching of an undergraduate course such as MUS 2745 Introduction to Computer Music and MUS 2700 Introduction to Music Technology
- Assist with studio maintenance and concert preparations
- Research projects in the area of Experimental Music and Digital Media (EMDM)
This position is a multi-year full time assistantship of 20 hours/week including salary and tuition remission.
Digital Design & Emergent Media Graduate Externship
The Experimental Music & Digital Media program (EMDM), in collaboration with the Cultural Computing research area at the CCT have developed a future-relevant high school curriculum in preparation for careers that involve digital media design and production – some of the most ubiquitous skills necessary for employment in the 21st century. To further this program, we are excited to offer a graduate assistantship in Digital Design & Emergent Media.
- Teaching up to 2 courses at a nearby high school and assisting in curriculum update/revision. Courses include Programming Digital Media, Coding for the Web, Digital Storytelling, and Sound Design
- Work with a team of faculty, students and teachers for training DDEM High School teachers over the summer
- Development of software/hardware modules, frameworks, and teaching materials
The DDEM externship position is a full time assistantship of 20hours/week where the teaching responsibilities reside at a local High School.
Apply
To apply, visit https://www.lsu.edu/cmda/music/admissions/graduate/index.php
Applications should be submitted to LSU’s Graduate School. Review of Applicants and Interviews will begin January 18th.
Integrated Pursuit of New Music
The LSU Composition and Experimental Music & Digital Media programs have become highly integrated and provide training, practice, technology and opportunity to produce new and groundbreaking music. Stunning facilities complement academic courses encouraging you to refine your 21st century musical practice whether that be fully acoustic, electronic, acousmatic, or not named yet. Along with high quality traditional musicians and ensembles, the Constantinides New Music Ensemble, the Laptop Orchestra of Louisiana, and Cinema for the Ears and High Voltage concerts provide ample performance and recording opportunities.
Highlights of the programs include:
- High level of student success: composition mentorship program, summer festivals, performances, publications, and job success in the field
- Facilities!
- 92 speaker Digital Media Center Theatre
- rapid prototyping Fab Lab and MILL (Media Interaction Lab & Library)
- Immersive Sound Studio & Digital Media Lab
- a new Virtual Production Studio including LED wall
- collaborations with Digital Art, Dance, Physical Theater, and Cultural Computing at the Center for Computation & Technology
- weekly Composition Forums and EMDM seminars
- hosting of high profile new music practitioners, festivals and international conferences. Spring 2022 includes:
- an upcoming concert of LSU Composers at Carnegie Hall
- visiting artist Pamela Z for the EMDM Goes to 11 series of events
- artist residency with the Bugallo-Williams Piano Duo
For more information please visit: LSU School of Music | EMDM @ LSU | Composition on Facebook | EMDM on Facebook
If you are unable to make the online info meeting above, we encourage you to contact any of our faculty: Dr. Jesse Allison (EMDM/DDEM) | Dr. Edgar Berdahl (EMDM) | Dr. Mara Gibson (Composition) | Dr. Stephen David Beck (Composition/EMDM)