Kammerer Computer Lab

The School of Music also houses the Edward W. Kammerer Microcomputer Lab. This lab features Macintosh computer workstations where students can work with mainstream software and equipment for music notation, and computer-assisted instruction in music theory and aural skills. Other resources available in the Kammerer Lab include basic sequencing software, MIDI and sound generating hardware, as well as facilities for exploring the Internet, using e-mail, graphics and word processing.

The School of Music supports technological exploration and development by music students in the Kammerer Computer Lab. The lab offers students the opportunity to become familiar with a variety of music notation and sequencing software programs, as well as providing them with Internet access and e-mail, computer-assisted instructional material for music theory and aural skills, and word-processing, desktop publishing, and graphics programs for academic use. Student lab consultants offer hands-on orientation and troubleshooting assistance for users seven days a week. The lab is in operation from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m., Friday, and from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. on weekends. The School of Music offers an accredited course in Finale, the lab's premier notation software package, and provides related services such as assistance in obtaining network accounts, and printing on a high speed, high-resolution LaserWriter.

The Kammerer Computer Lab is located in room 251 of the School of Music. Here, students can satisfy their interests in exploring computer assisted musical notation and composition, get extra help in theory or aural skills, send and receive electronic mail, become familiar with the Internet, or hammer out that term paper that's due tomorrow morning. The lab strives to provide a non-threatening and supportive setting in which users can grow in familiarity and expertise, regardless of whether they are at the novice or expert level.

The lab, named in memory of Professor Ed Kammerer, is equipped with 12 Macintosh-based workstations, including 8 Power Macintosh computers (8500/200, 7500/200, G3-266) all with MIDI keyboard and tone module. There are an additional 5 Performa 636 based workstations. Music notation and sequencing software is available at each station, as well as a variety of instructional software for music theory and aural skills.

Word processing and graphics software is also provided, as well network software that allows students access to the UO Library's JANUS system, Gladstone, Oregon, and Darkwing (the host computers for campus e-mail), and other University computer-based resources. There are other programs available in the lab that include research/bibliographical tools, basic Macintosh and network orientation, and more. The lab's printing needs are served by 2 Hewlett-Packard printers - a 4 M Plus, a 600 dpi, 16 ppm laser printer and a 4 MV, which allows 11“ x 17” printing.

Consultants are normally on duty from 8 a.m. until 9 p.m., Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. on Fridays, and 9 a.m. until 6 p.m. on weekends. The consultants can provide first-time users with a basic orientation to the lab and its resources, as well as assistance obtaining and learning to use e-mail accounts. Basic troubleshooting assistance is also available, including disk diagnosis and repair.

The lab is overseen by a technology committee composed of faculty and staff at the School of Music. Don Latarski, serves as faculty advisor to the lab, and provides guidance for the academic purposes that it serves. Jeff Brown, who is the Information Technology Director for the School, supervises matters concerning equipment and personnel, and additionally helps with consulting and troubleshooting needs in the lab. Contact Jeff if you have any questions about the lab.