Perspectives for Educational Programs in Computer Music in Brazil

Aluizio Arcela
Fernando Lezcano
Francisco Kropfl
Jamary Oliveira
Mauricio Loureiro
Robert Willey
Xavier Sierra

Abstract:

Different proposals for interdisciplinary educational programs at graduate level on Computer Music were described, with a discussion on the adoption of such programs in Brazilian context. A discussion on the insertion of Computer Music into under graduate Music curricula was also opened. An international instructional program via INTERNET, currently developed by CCRMA and CRCA, was also presented. An outline of the current situation of institutional financial support for educational and research projects within the Music area opened a discussion on funding perspectives for Computer Music projects.