MUSIC 1A: Music, Mind, and Human Behavior
An introductory exploration of the question of why music is a pervasive and fundamental aspect of human existence. The class will introduce aspects of music perception and cognition as well as anthropological and cultural considerations.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Berger, J. (PI)
;
Granzow, J. (PI)
MUSIC 1SI: Introduction to Indian Classical Music
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Schultz, A. (PI)
MUSIC 2C: An Introduction to Opera
The lasting appeal of opera as a lavishly hybrid genre from the 1600s to the present. How and why does opera set its stories to music? What is operatic singing? Who is the audience? How do words, music, voices, movement, and staging collaborate in different operatic eras and cultures? Principal works by Monteverdi, Handel, Mozart, Verdi, Wagner, Strauss, Britten, and Adams. Class studies and attends two works performed by the San Francisco Opera.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Grey, T. (PI)
;
Sen, S. (TA)
MUSIC 4SI: Interactive Introduction to North American Taiko
Taught by Stanford Taiko members. Techniques and history. No experience necessary. May be repeated for credit. This course was initiated by Mitchell Fukumoto and Stanford Taiko.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Sano, S. (PI)
MUSIC 5G: Introduction to Gu-Zheng
Introduction to Chinese music through learning how to play Gu-Zheng, a 21-stringed traditional Chinese instrument. The cultural, social, and historical significance of Gu-Zheng. 15 Gu-Zheng techniques, how to read Chinese music and Gu-Zheng notation, and two simple classic Gu-Zheng pieces. May be repeated for credit a total of 14 times. There is a fee for this class. Please visit
http://music.stanford.edu/Academics/LessonSignups.html for class fee and signup information.(AU)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 15 units total)
Instructors:
You, H. (PI)
MUSIC 6A: From Gamelan to Kabuki: Musical Traditions of Far East Asia
Introduction to the musical traditions of Far East Asia. Study of prominent examples from diverse regions with an emphasis on Indonesia, China and Japan. Exploration of ethnic, social, cultural, and global perspectives. Survey of instruments and ensembles in a wide range of performance contexts, from sacred rituals to secular dance and theater. Traditional genres and their impact on contemporary composers. No musical background required. Lectures, listening to live and recorded music, attendance of a concert, video screenings.
Last offered: Autumn 2009
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-GlobalCom, WAY-A-II
MUSIC 6SI: Professional Development for Music Students
Many people struggle to connect their authentic, heart-felt dreams with a tangible action plan, regardless of how much clarity they have on their career goals. This is especially true for college-level musicians as they decide on graduate programs and career choices, evaluating whether music will be the focus of their professional lives, a valued hobby on the side, or something in between. This course is designed to empower students to ask themselves the questions "how do I define success and fulfillment?" "what role will music play in my professional and personal life?", and "how can I shape the educational experience and career that will serve my long-term goals?" This course was initiated by student Jennifer Chernick.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
Instructors:
Sano, S. (PI)
MUSIC 8A: Rock, Sex, and Rebellion
Development of critical listening skills and musical parameters through genres in the history of rock music. Focus is on competing aesthetic tendencies and subcultural forces that shaped the music. Rock's significance in American culture, and the minority communities that have enriched rock's legacy as an expressively diverse form. Lectures, readings, listening, and video screenings.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:EC-AmerCul, GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II, WAY-EDP
MUSIC 10AX: Science of Sound
Science of Sound will explore sound and sound-related technology from the perspectives of mathematics, physics, and acoustics. Scientists and engineers will have a chance to apply their technical knowledge to the field of music while musicians will learn how sound behaves physically and how it can be recorded, processed, and reproduced. Using the newly opened Bing Concert Hall as a focal point, we will study the science of sound recording, room acoustics, and multi-channel mixing and playback. Students will use what they learn to create short multi-channel compositions using special techniques to place sounds spatially. These pieces will be performed during the annual outdoor Summer CCRMA Transitions concert and again during the Fall 2013 CCRMA concert at Bing Concert Hall. We will use the recently published textbook by Jay Kadis entitled Science of Sound Recording as our primary text and incorporate plenty of hands-on experience with sound equipment and electronics.
Terms: Sum
| Units: 2
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Kadis, J. (PI)
;
Leitman, S. (PI)
MUSIC 11N: A View from the Podium: The Art of Conducting
How a conductor interprets music, realizes a personal vision through the rehearsal process, and communicates with orchestra and audience. Conducting as based on human communication skills. How to apply these lessons to other fields of endeavor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum
Instructors:
Cai, J. (PI)
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