History of Electronic Music

http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=;&safe=off&q=%22music+since+1945%22

History of Electronic music contains a four-part introduction to the history and development of the genre. Additionally, a timeline and student written essays on key artists are also included.

http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/edu/student_pages/2000/ajohnson/chance.htm

A brief description of the indeterminacy or "chance" music approaches of artists like John Cage is provided at this site. Site also includes a composition task exercise related to the approach.

http://www.scu.edu.au/schools/edu/student_pages/2000/ajohnson/minim.htm

A brief description on the minimalist approach in works by artists like Steve Reich and and Phillip Glass is presented at this site. Site also includes a composition task exercise related to the approach.

1			What is electronic music?
2			What impact does electronic music in elite compositional culture have on approaches to popular music?
3			What is meant by the term "liberation of sound?"
4			What uses of "mixed media" can be found in elite and popular compositional culture?