Bringing together music-making and scholarly research

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The Department of Music brings together music-making and scholarly research in composition, conducting, performance, music history, ethnomusicology, music theory, cognitive science, intermedia, and computer-based technologies.

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Wed
October
16
Date
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location
The Knoll
660 Lomita Court, Stanford, CA 94305
CCRMA Stage
Thu
October
17
Date
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location
The Knoll
660 Lomita Court, Stanford, CA 94305
CCRMA Stage
Mon
October
21
Date
5:00pm - 6:30pm
Location
Braun Music Center
541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
Campbell Recital Hall
Wed
October
23
Date
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location
Braun Music Center
541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
Campbell Recital Hall
Mon
October
28
Date
4:30pm - 6:00pm
Location
Braun Music Center
541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
Room 103
Wed
October
30
Date
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location
Braun Music Center
541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
Campbell Recital Hall
Thu
October
31
Date
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Location
Dinkelspiel Auditorium
471 Lagunita Drive, Stanford, CA 94305
Fri
November
1
Date
12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location
Braun Music Center
541 Lasuen Mall, Stanford, CA 94305
Campbell Recital Hall
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Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics

The Stanford Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA) is a multi-disciplinary facility where composers and researchers work together using computer-based technology both as an

The ear is a musician's foremost tool, and I credit the Department of Music for honing mine. Classes expanded my ear in new directions — first hearing harmonically, then structurally, then texturally, then sociologically. Beyond classes, I had opportunities to grow in musicianship such as taking one-on-one lessons with several conducting faculty, conducting the Chamber Chorale while touring internationally, and interviewing world-renowned conductors for my senior thesis. I am deeply grateful for my music education that intertwined ear and intellect.
Sonja Johnson-Yu
Music Major (Conducting), Class of 2022