Department of Music : Facilities

Music Computer Lab

The computer lab was designed to provide tools to students and faculty who wish to explore composition and sound manipulation using new technology. The lab also provides resources for ear training, piano proficiency, and use of interactive CD-ROMS.

Lab Hours:

Monday - Friday -- 8:30 am - 11:00 pm
Saturday and Sunday -- 12 noon - 11:00 pm

Location: Scales, M302B
Lab manager: Jolie Tingen, M302A

Configuration of the Music Lab

Computers

Lenove ThinkCenter M55 – running Windows XP Professional

Specifications:

Monitors: IBM T710 17.0 inch Black Analog Flat Panel Monitor


Digital Pianos

Korg SP500 digital pianos with 3 pedal boards (keyboard features: full scale, weighted keys, recording function, metronome, “Play Piano” button)

Audio network

Korg Group Education Controller III (digital interface for controlling communication between students and instructor).

Additional audio equipment

Tascam CC222 CD-R/Cassette recorder combo deck (for analog and digital recording of classes and practice sessions – connected to the GEC3).

Desks

Omnirax SN Custom Workstations with Plexiglass music stands (accommodates the tower CPUs and allows for correct height of keyboards).

Lab Software

Music Composition, Theory, Ear Training, Sequencing:
Finale 2008
Sibelius 4
Musition
Auralia
Practica Musica
MacGamut 2003
MiBAC Music Lessons
Cubase SE 1.07a
Reason 3.0

Multimedia CDs:
Microsoft Mozart
Microsoft Stravinsky
Microsoft Multimedia Strauss
Microsoft Multimedia Schubert
Microsoft The Ninth (Beethoven)

(detailed lab software information for faculty)

Other software (installed on the instructor machine):
Neuratron PhotoScore Professional
FineReader Pro
Adobe PhotoElements

Additional Equipment

Epson Photo 2400 Scanner - located at MUSLAB12 (the instructor station)

Digital Video Editing Workstation - for converting miniDV tapes to VHS and DVD, digitizing clips for classes and electronic portfolios.