TIMARA

Bibbins Hall, home of Oberlin's TIMARA Laboratories.

TIMARA (Technology in Music and Related Arts) is a program at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music notable for its importance in the history of electronic music. Established in 1967, TIMARA is well known as the world's first conservatory program in electronic music.[1] Department alumni have included Cory Arcangel, Christopher Rouse, Dary John Mizelle, Dan Forden and Amy X Neuburg.[2]

The major in Technology in Music and Related Arts is intended for students who desire a career in which traditional musical skills and understanding are combined with the exploration of the very latest techniques for musical expression. The program prepares a student for specialized graduate study in computer music, digital media and new performance.

  1. ^ Zilber, Ben. "TIMARA: Technology in Music and the Related Arts". Oberlin Conservatory. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  2. ^ "TIMARA- Alumni". Oberlin Conservatory. Archived from the original on 14 February 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.