Subject: PhD in Music Technology at NYU - Accepting Applications From: Agnieszka Roginska <roginska@xxxxxxxx> Date: Fri, 2 Nov 2007 16:55:43 -0400 List-Archive:<http://lists.mcgill.ca/scripts/wa.exe?LIST=AUDITORY>(Apologies for any cross-posting) New PhD Program in Music Technology at NYU: The Music Technology Program at New York University (NYU) is pleased to announce the opening of its new Ph.D. program in Music Technology, to start in the Fall of 2008. The doctoral program and its curriculum are the results of collaboration between NYU's Departments of Music and Performing Arts Professions in the Steinhardt School, and Computer Science and Mathematics in the Courant Institute. Our research focuses on five main aspects: Music Information Retrieval, Spatial Audio, Music and Emotions, Interactive Music Systems, and Computer-based Music Visualization and Analysis. We are open to research ideas concerning the relation between technology and the creation, recording, processing, analysis, performance and dissemination of music as well. Information for Applicants: We are currently receiving applications. The application deadline for Fall 2008 admission is December 15th, 2007. Applicants are expected to demonstrate a record of excellence in academic performance and a strong commitment to their particular field of study. They are expected to be proficient in at least one, but preferably more, of the following areas of knowledge: music technology, music performance, musicology, music theory, cognition, physics, mathematics, computer science, computer programming, electronics and signal processing; and are required to have a relevant master's degree completed with a high grade point average (or equivalent for non-US students). A small number of doctoral fellowships are also on offer, with the exact number depending on the quality of applications. Doctoral fellowships are for 3 years and include full tuition remission plus fees, a yearly stipend of US $21,000, and health benefits. For more detailed information about the curriculum, admission requirements, application process, and financial aid please go to: https://www.nyu.edu/projects/mtr/musictech/Programs/doctoral.html About NYU's Music Technology Program: NYU's Music Technology Program is situated at the heart of New York City, in one of the largest and most prestigious universities in the U.S. The program has a long and successful record in education, with nearly 200 students currently working towards undergraduate and master's degrees in music technology, and countless alumni holding key positions both in industry and academia. In recent years, the program has started an aggressive drive aimed at positioning itself as a world-class locus of music technology research and development, with 3 new full-time faculty hires in 2 years and the ongoing construction of state-of-the-art recording and research facilities. More information about the program, its faculty, and current research activities can be found at: https://www.nyu.edu/projects/mtr/musictech/Main/home.html http://www.nyu.edu/projects/mtr/ Please direct any enquiries to: Langdon Crawford (langdon@xxxxxxxx).