Computation and Music I credit:

2 Hours

Applies foundational concepts in computer science to the composition and analysis of symbolic music information. Integrate key computer science techniques with music concepts. Assessed through programming projects in which students design and implement software systems that analyze and compose musical scores in different formats. Covers topics such as implementing musical event and container classes, functional tools for manipulating symbolic music information, score file input and output, and scheduling compositional generators to create musical output Prerequisite: MUS 101 , CS 124 , and MATH 220 ; or consent of instructor. Concurrent enrollment in MUS 102 and CS 128 . Restricted to entering CS + Music students and Music Technology students with strong programming experience; or consent of instructor.