Here are some electronic music examples you can listen to, play, and analyze for college-level music classes. They are introductory, free, and have specific purposes. Disclaimer: These materials are from my repertoire and projects, not references to DAWs or plugins.
CML Suite – Arpeggios (2020)
Score: Download a PDF or go to page 9 of Google Slides Score
Description: Use the circle of fifths to play an electronic ensemble piece. The entire class can participate as long as each student has access to Chrome Music Lab.
Recommended Use:
- Introductory exercise for electronic music ensemble classes
- Interactive material for music theory classes when learning the circle of fifths
- Audience participation piece for a concert
Dot Zip (2024)
Codes: Download a .zip file containing SuperCollider files
Description: 22 music examples and downloadable code for SuperCollider, a free audio coding app. There are no secret techniques. What you see in the code is what you are hearing.
Recommended Use:
- Source material for electronic music composition and analysis
- Listening and analysis examples for standard electronic music techniques
- End-of-semester example for SuperCollider class (“this is one way to make music with what you have learned so far.”)
Singaporean Crosswalk (2016)
Codes and Score: use the embedded link in the title
Description: Become a human surround sound system mimicking the nature and traffic signals in Singapore. SuperCollider must be installed on the performer’s computer (minimum of 4 performers), but previous experience in SuperCollider or electronic ensemble is not necessary.
Recommended Use:
- Introductory repertoire for laptop ensemble: 20+ electronic ensembles have performed it in their concerts
- Interactive material for music technology classes when learning surround sound and multichannel systems
- Complementary example when learning about Alvin Lucier and classic electronic music repertoire.
Academic Electronic Musician (2026)
Project Page: Web link to Zotero Group Library. Works better on computers than mobile devices. Click on the Items icon in the subfolder when using mobile devices.
Description: A comprehensive example of an electronic musician’s creative practice. Use the tags and built-in search engines to research topics on composition, performance, and career development.
Recommended Use:
- Example of a 25+ year career
- Find examples in
- Composition Method
- Analysis (diagrams, scores, and audio included)
- Career Development
- Electronic Music Notation
- Performance Practice
- Any many more using tags and keywords
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