Degrees in Electronic Music

University of South Florida

• The University of South Florida's School of Music offers a Bachelor of Music degree with a major in electronic music. All new freshmen and transfer students are required to complete an audition on their primary instrument and interview with faculty prior to being accepted, and students take proficiency exams in music theory and piano skills during their first semester to determine if additional coursework is required. The required classes for the degree cover musical theory and history, but emphasize both acoustic and electronic composition. Students also take the general education core curriculum required by the university and participate in applied lessons and instrumental or vocal ensembles. As a culminating project, seniors present an original hourlong composition they have created during their time in the program to an audience of faculty and fellow students.

  University of South Florida

  School of Music

  4202 E. Fowler Ave., FAH 110

  Tampa, FL 33620

  813-974-2311

  music.arts.usf.edu/programs.html

Indiana University

• Indiana University's prestigious Jacobs School of Music offers a Master of Music degree in Computer Music Composition. Students who are applying should have a previous undergraduate degree in music composition, although prior experience in electronic music is not required. Applicants must submit sample compositions and successfully complete a faculty interview and basic music exam. Once admitted, students complete 18 credits in electronic composition along with courses in music history, literature and computer science. Additionally, each student must choose a minor area of study either within the School of Music or through another school at the university. Students are expected to participate in one of Indiana University's musical ensembles during each semester they are enrolled. The final thesis project required for graduation can be comprised of either a traditional research paper or an original electronic composition.

  Indiana University

  Jacobs School of Music

  1201 E. 3rd St.

  Merrill Hall 003

  Bloomington, IN 47405

  812-855-1583

  indiana.edu/~emusic/

Brown University

• Brown University's Ph.D. program in Multimedia and Electronic Music has the distinction of being the newest graduate program on campus. Although a previous degree in music is not necessary in order to apply, applications are judged mainly on the merit of a student's creative work. The ideal applicant will have a background in music performance or composition. Once admitted, students work together with faculty members to create a program of study tailored to their own interests. For example, some students may choose to focus more on the technical side of the discipline, while others may design a course of study that delves into the theoretical and cultural aspects of electronic music. This flexibility allows students to take relevant courses from other departments at Brown or from the Rhode Island School of Design's Media Arts program.

  Brown University

  Orwig Music Building

  1 Young Orchard Ave.

  Providence, RI 02912

  401-863-3234

  brown.edu/Departments/Music/graduate/electronic/