The Center for Computer Music, part of the Conservatory of Music, promotes musical and interdisciplinary projects using a variety of computer platforms and software applications. Its recording studio is equipped with sixteen-track digital recording, with mixdown capabilities. A variety of high-quality microphones, mixers, tape recorders, and signal processors is available. The center’s control room is linked to a medium-sized room for solo and chamber music recordings and to a fully equipped 500-seat theater for larger ensembles. The conservatory also offers courses in recording technology.
Since 1990, the Center for Computer Music has hosted the Electroacoustic Music Festival concert series, offering performances of music, video, film, and live electronic works by artists from universities and centers throughout the United States and abroad.