<p>Musictechdad, you are way ahead of me in holding up your end of the conversation. </p>
<p>Can you explain analog synthesis, and also " DIY/handmade instruments and controllers (primarily along the lines of physical computing with Arduino and homemade circuits)."</p>
<p>Is he primarily interested in TIMARA? I think that Sam Pluta is at MSM: he’s great. Spirit Manager knows a lot about Bard.</p>
<p>“Noise art” is an interesting term I have not heard. Some graduate programs are in “sound/music.” My daughter recently said that with acoustic composition, she tends to make sound out of music, and with electroacoustic, she makes music out of sound 
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<p>Your comment about most people associating the term “electronic music” with popular dance music is exactly why I posted the Wikipedia piece, which does, in fact, mention dance music toward the end. When people post on this forum about music and technology, or about electronic music, I am never quite sure what they are asking about.</p>
<p>What avant-garde composers does he like (and I’ll bet he has exposed you to)? Did he find them on his own or has his professor/teacher introduced him to a lot of works?</p>
<p>Your son has the acoustic composition and the technological skills and interests. Many grad programs have students from both backgrounds, with a lot of cross-pollination. Your son, at a relatively young age, brings both talents to the table. Wishing him luck!</p>