Development of a real-time composition, which uses all the hardware equipment and instruments available in the UL Recording Studio properly connected to and controlled by a host computer. Communication Protocol: MIDI and OSC. Software: Max/Msp or Pd.

With the advent of electroacoustic music in the 20th century, composers attempted to combine electronic resources with classical instrumentation with varying degrees of success. Different ideas have led to different approaches in bringing together humans and electronics, from fixed medium works to real-time computer music. This project proposes to study and analyze significant works in the repertoire, specifically on what aspects of each work led to its influence in music history. A significant component to this proposal will be an original electroacoustic composition with instrumentalist(s). Therefore, this proposal is intended only for students with classical music training.

A variety of non-linear chaotic systems have been applied to compositional practice, sound design, and music analysis. This proposal is open to a variety of final year projects, including but not limited to: music composition utilizing chaos theory, sound synthesis methods using chaos, software package for music generation through chaos theory for non-technical musicians, or an original suggestion by a student.

Evolutionary algorithms, such as cellular automata or genetic algorithms, have been applied to the field of music often as a way to generate new musical material. This proposal is open to a variety of final year projects, including but not limited to: music composition utilizing evolutionary algorithms, sound synthesis methods using evolutionary algorithms, software package for non-technical musicians, or an original suggestion by a student.

Since the 20th century, composers such as Iannis Xenakis have developed random and stochastic processes, their generation, and their implementation into music. This project proposes to research and analyze the history and current practices in these methods. A significant component to this proposal will be an original electroacoustic composition utilizing random or stochastic methods.