The Stanford University Center for Computer Research in Music and Acoustics (CCRMA), founded by John Chowning, is a multi-discipline facility where composers and researchers work together using computer-based technology both as an artistic medium and as a research tool. This research centre focuses on a number of concentrations in areas related to audio and technology, composition, computer music, physical modelling, audio signal processing, sound recording and reproduction, psychoacoustics, acoustics, music information retrieval, audio networking and spatial sound. The centre houses academic courses for Stanford students as well as seminars, small interest group meetings, summer workshops and colloquia for the broader community. Concerts of computer and experimental music are presented regularly throughout the year.