Sixth Workshop in Algorithmic Computer Music (WACM), June 23 through July 6, 2008, California
The workshop is limited to 15 participants to ensure an excellent student/teacher ratio..
The first two days of the workshop are optional and will cover basic Lisp programming. Those individuals with extensive programming experience and/or prior experience using Lisp may not need to attend these first two days.
Each participant will receive a class reference manual, class software in source code, and other printed and software tools and guides relevant to the workshop’s goals. Access to the world class computer music facilities at UCSC will allow performances and special lectures by invited guests. The workshop includes five daily hours of individual computer time (with an advisor close at hand). Each week will culminate in performances of participant works and presentations of analysis and composition software. By the workshop’s end, each participant will have gained facility with Lisp, have written compositional and analytical software programs, and be presented with a CD of their compositions.
Prospective students must have an ability to read music and understand basic music theory as well as have at least a basic facility with computers (text editing, etc.). Students need not be active musicians or programmers. Room and board is available on campus if desired. 5 quarter units of credit is available.