Re: [microsound] degree programs in digital music?

[doug van nort <doug@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

hi,

i am currently a late-stage phd candidate in McGill music tech and so
know a thing
or two about the place....

in short, i feel it is a strong program that focuses on a
scientific/engineering approach to
the intersection of music and technology (i.e. you need a decent
math/sci background to
be considered for the grad programs).  it might be for you if you want
to do scientific research
in the following areas:

-analysis/synthesis and spectral processing of sound
-physical modeling of sound, esp. using a waveguide approach
-control/controller/sensor/gesture analysis based work
-music perception/cognition
-music information retrieval

if you mean the undergrad program, it is more a mixture of theory (e.g.
dsp) and music/media practice.
For the major you need to be admitted to the music school, for the
minor (i believe) you simply need to be
admitted by music tech.

you can ask me more off-list if you'd like to know more details.

good luck

doug


On Sep 24, 2006, at 7:18 PM, t p wrote:

> Any thoughts / suggestions / reviews of the music technology program
> offered at McGill University in Montreal?
>
> I'm giving serious thought to attending there within the following
> year, and would greatly appreciate any info shared. :-)
>
> thank you kindly!
>
>
>
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