Re: [microsound] mcgill univ.'s "audition" requirement

[devslashnull <dev@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Simon Fraser University- School of Interactive Arts and Technology.

http://www.siat.sfu.ca/


Seems like most programs that have the word "music" in them... even  
if they purport to be about technology, have grown out of traditional  
music departments, hence the requirement for the audition. Look for  
Digital Media Studies programs or even Arts orientted programs, which  
have sprouted digtal audio components.


Just a thought.

dev


On Jan 12, 2007, at 9:23 AM, t p wrote:

> Good afternoon all,
>
> Per a previous topic to the list, I recently looked into attending  
> the undergrad music technology program at McGill University in  
> Montreal.  To my utter dismay, I was told that there was a  
> mandatory audition requirement via "a standard musical instrument"  
> tryout to be accepted into the program.
>
> Like some of you, I don't play an instrument as my work and study  
> revolves around digital manipulation, sequencing, and consequent  
> electronic production.  Needless to say, I find this requirement  
> shocking being that the university, as a whole, is a such a hub for  
> innovation and interpretation.
>
> Could anyone who has gone through this program speak on the topic a  
> bit?   I would easily understand if my aim was to study classical  
> composition, but being that it's a music tech program, I see this  
> as being a bit obtuse.
>
> For that matter, are there any similar programs within Canada that  
> may offer similar programs?  Unfortunately, I have yet to find any  
> as reputable.
>
> I'm an aging electronic contortionist looking to find a home. :-)    
> So I humbly appreciate all your feedback, and please feel free to  
> email me off the list as well.
>
> Cheers and best wishes on your goals for the rest of the day.
>
>
>
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