MUSC 170A - Electro-Acoustic Ensemble I

    Recent Professors
    Robert Kostlan
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025
    Class Size
    12–20 students
    Credits
    1
    Prerequisite
    Limitation on Enrollment: This course is not open to students with previous credit for MUSC 070
    Fall 2026 Sections
    View Fall 2026 sections of MUSC 170A
    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course is the first in a series of electro-acoustic ensemble for the study and performance of selected works that involve music technology and commercial music based instruments. Students practice and perform a wide variety of works from different styles/genres as well as original works. Topics include a history of ensemble as well as tone production and basic music theory in performance practice. Emphasis is placed on developing fundamental skills in incorporating and operating music technology along with traditional commercial music instruments intended for live and studio based performance. Attendance at rehearsals and performance is required. This course is intended for students majoring in music production technology or for anyone interested in developing techniques for commercial music performance.
    Usually Held
    Mon 1:45pm–5:05pm, Mon 1:45pm–4:50pm, Mon 1:45pm–4:55pm