This course tells the stories of composers, inventors, and entrepreneurs who opened music up to electronic instruments, new sounds, and new ideas of composition between 1900 and the beginning of the 21st century. Specific instruments will be examined, including the Theremin, RCA Synthesizer, Moog synthesizer, Buchla synthesizer, Synclavier, and Kyma. Specific compositions will be discussed. This course will define a starting point for ongoing innovation in sound design, composition, and the creation of new musical instruments.