COMPOSING ELECTRONIC MUSIC
for women-identifying, trans, and non-binary artists
In partnership with the Computer Music Center at Columbia University

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Back by popular demand, this four-week long, practice-based course will cover both the compositional and analytical aspects of electronic music.

Students will:

- Develop critical listening skills through discussions of pioneering composers
- Learn about important technological developments that have shaped electronic music composition from the early 20th century to present day
- Complete weekly composition and listening assignments, with the opportunity to evaluate each other’s work during feedback sessions

The course will conclude with a showcase of final composition projects.

Previous knowledge of audio production is beneficial but not necessary.

Thanks to the generous people at Ableton, all participants will receive a free Ableton 11 Intro license coming out the first quarter of this year (a $100 value).

HARDWARE & SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS
- Computer or tablet with Zoom software installed
- Ableton Live (a free trial version is available for download, and we can also help extend your trial if it has expired)
- Headphones
- A second screen for using Zoom is encouraged

Zoom video link will be sent out 15 minutes prior to the event

INSTRUCTOR BIO
Dr. Zeynep Özcan is a sonic artist, singer, and author. She holds a Ph.D. in Music, an M.A. in History of Architecture, and a B.A. in Philosophy. Her work focuses on the design and composition of interactive virtual sound environments and the applications of animal behavior to sound art works. Works by Dr. Özcan have been performed and presented throughout the world in concerts, exhibitions, and conferences. As a musician, she plays piano and electronics and has performed with several bands and choirs. Dr. Özcan is currently a lecturer at the Department of Performing Arts Technology at the University of Michigan, School of Music, Theatre & Dance.

SYLLABUS

WEEK 1
Sound Object, Reduced listening
Electronic Music Studios: Paris, Cologne, Japan, USA, Italy
Composition exercise: Musique Concrete

WEEK 2
Figure Ground Relations
Liberation of sound: From Futurists to Varese
Composition exercise: Soundscape

WEEK 3
Clouds, Densities, Motion, and Spatialization
Time scales
Composition exercise: Microsound

WEEK 4
Gesture, Texture, Layers, and Pitch in Electronic Music
Female Electronic Music Pioneers
Composition exercise: Sonic Narratives

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Every Tuesday in February
(2nd, 9th, 16th, and 23rd)
6pm - 8pm EST
Sliding scale $95 - $125

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Questions: hi@womeninsound.org

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CANCELLATION POLICY
Ticket holders may request to cancel reservations for a full refund up to 48 hours before the start of the event. Cancellation requests made within 48 hours of the start of the event or after it has started will not be honored. Reservations can be transferred to someone else anytime before the start of a class.