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Course Information

Course Name(s)/Number(s):
MUSIC 2DW3 - Music Creation in Digital Audio Workstations I

Term:
Fall 2026 (Sept 8 – Dec 10, 2026) (Exam Period: Dec 11 – 23, 2026)

Schedule:

Wednesday 2:30 – 3:20 p.m. and Monday 2:30 – 4:20 p.m. (subject to change).

Number of Section(s) Available: 1

Number of Units per Section: 3

Location:

Central Campus

Projected Enrollment: 35

Wage Rate: $9,435.73 (CUPE Local 3906, Unit 2 Agreement)

This course introduces techniques, theories, and practices for recording, arranging, and composing music within the framework of a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW). Emphasis will be placed on the creative application of musical concepts, forms, theories, and performance practices involving acoustic, synthesized, virtual, or vocal instruments. Students taking this class should have experience in music‑making.

Three lectures; one term.

• Professional and educational background in the field; DMA or PhD (or near completion) or equivalent professional experience.
• Commitment to incorporating principles of equity, diversity and inclusion in teaching practice.

• Previous experience teaching at the university level.

Applications should be submitted in one PDF file by the closing date 2026/07/22 by applying online via the McMaster Academic Careers website:

Do not submit additional materials; they will not be considered.

Please submit the following by the closing date:

• A cover letter stating your intent to apply for the position (including your address, phone number, and email address) and emphasizing your experience with the material to be taught.
• A resume listing your academic qualifications and relevant employment experience.
• For current or previous McMaster sessional faculty, information necessary to determine your current and aggregate seniority (as defined by Article 20 of the Unit 2 Collective Agreement).
• Names and contact information of two references. Reference letters are not required.
• All materials should be in one PDF document.

Contact:
Dr. David Ogborn, Director. Department Contact:
Rose Mannarino, Academic Department Manager –

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The University seeks qualified candidates who share our commitment to equity and inclusion, who will contribute to the diversification of ideas and perspectives, and especially welcomes applications from indigenous (First Nations, Métis or Inuit) peoples, members of racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women, and persons who identify as 2

SLGBTQ+.

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• Human Resources Service Centre
  -HR (22247),
• Faculty of Health Sciences HR Office 07,
• School of Graduate Studies 79.

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