MUSIC 161E: Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra
Ensemble dedicated to the performance, interpretation and study of Afro-Latin music and its fusion with North American jazz. Repertoire includes the music of Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Peru and Argentina, as well as the United States. Idioms studied include Latin Jazz, Danzon, Son Montuno, Samba, Bossa, Traditional and Modern Salsa, Timba, Lando, and Candombe. African roots of the music are also presented including songs and rhythms from the Lucumi and Arara traditions. Focus is placed on learning rhythms, associated syncopations and also clave phrasing. One weekly rehearsal and a concert are required per quarter. Other playing opportunities available at the discretion of the group. Regular openings for brass/wind players, drummers, percussionists, pianists, bassists, and vocalists. Guest openings on violin, guitar and vibraphone. Inclusion of other instruments at the discretion of the director. Members should have basic reading ability and some related ensemble exp
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Ensemble dedicated to the performance, interpretation and study of Afro-Latin music and its fusion with North American jazz. Repertoire includes the music of Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Peru and Argentina, as well as the United States. Idioms studied include Latin Jazz, Danzon, Son Montuno, Samba, Bossa, Traditional and Modern Salsa, Timba, Lando, and Candombe. African roots of the music are also presented including songs and rhythms from the Lucumi and Arara traditions. Focus is placed on learning rhythms, associated syncopations and also clave phrasing. One weekly rehearsal and a concert are required per quarter. Other playing opportunities available at the discretion of the group. Regular openings for brass/wind players, drummers, percussionists, pianists, bassists, and vocalists. Guest openings on violin, guitar and vibraphone. Inclusion of other instruments at the discretion of the director. Members should have basic reading ability and some related ensemble experience (e.g, jazz band). Ability to read and play complex syncopations are mandatory. Percussionists with experience in bongo, congas, timbales and pandeiro desired. Vocalists with fluency or exposure to Spanish and/or Portuguese also preferred. May be repeat for credit. Zero unit enrollment option available with instructor permission. See website: (
http://music.stanford.edu) for policy and procedure. By enrolling in this course you are giving consent for the video and audio recording and distribution of your image and performance for use by any entity at Stanford University. While COVID restrictions are in effect, class will be a mixture of live sectionals, interactive sessions over Zoom and Jacktrip, and a possible live stream concert.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 15 units total)
Instructors:
Low, M. (PI)
MUSIC 161EZ: Stanford Afro-Latin Jazz Orchestra
Ensemble dedicated to the performance, interpretation and study of Afro-Latin music and its fusion with North American jazz. Repertoire includes the music of Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Peru and Argentina, as well as the United States. Idioms studied include Latin Jazz, Danzon, Son Montuno, Samba, Bossa, Traditional and Modern Salsa, Timba, Lando, and Candombe. African roots of the music are also presented including songs and rhythms from the Lucumi and Arara traditions. Focus is placed on learning rhythms, associated syncopations and also clave phrasing. One weekly rehearsal and a concert are required per quarter. Other playing opportunities available at the discretion of the group. Regular openings for brass/wind players, drummers, percussionists, pianists, bassists, and vocalists. Guest openings on violin, guitar and vibraphone. Inclusion of other instruments at the discretion of the director. Members should have basic reading ability and some related ensemble exp
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Ensemble dedicated to the performance, interpretation and study of Afro-Latin music and its fusion with North American jazz. Repertoire includes the music of Brazil, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Peru and Argentina, as well as the United States. Idioms studied include Latin Jazz, Danzon, Son Montuno, Samba, Bossa, Traditional and Modern Salsa, Timba, Lando, and Candombe. African roots of the music are also presented including songs and rhythms from the Lucumi and Arara traditions. Focus is placed on learning rhythms, associated syncopations and also clave phrasing. One weekly rehearsal and a concert are required per quarter. Other playing opportunities available at the discretion of the group. Regular openings for brass/wind players, drummers, percussionists, pianists, bassists, and vocalists. Guest openings on violin, guitar and vibraphone. Inclusion of other instruments at the discretion of the director. Members should have basic reading ability and some related ensemble experience (e.g, jazz band). Ability to read and play complex syncopations are mandatory. Percussionists with experience in bongo, congas, timbales and pandeiro desired. Vocalists with fluency or exposure to Spanish and/or Portuguese also preferred. May be repeat for credit. Zero unit enrollment option available with instructor permission. See website: (
http://music.stanford.edu) for policy and procedure. By enrolling in this course you are giving consent for the video and audio recording and distribution of your image and performance for use by any entity at Stanford University. While COVID restrictions are in effect, class will be a mixture of live sectionals, interactive sessions over Zoom and Jacktrip, and a possible live stream concert.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 0
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 0 units total)
Instructors:
Low, M. (PI)
MUSIC 162: Symphonic Chorus
180- to 200-voice choral ensemble, performing major choral masterworks with orchestra. One concert per quarter. May be repeated for credit a total of 14 times. Zero unit enrollment option available with instructor permission. See website: (
http://music.stanford.edu) for policy and procedure. By enrolling in this course you are giving consent for the video and audio recording and distribution of your image and performance for use by any entity at Stanford University.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 15 units total)
Instructors:
Sano, S. (PI)
MUSIC 162Z: Symphonic Chorus
180- to 200-voice choral ensemble, performing major choral masterworks with orchestra. One concert per quarter. Zero unit enrollment option available with instructor permission. See website: (
http://music.stanford.edu) for policy and procedure. By enrolling in this course you are giving consent for the video and audio recording and distribution of your image and performance for use by any entity at Stanford University.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 0
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 0 units total)
Instructors:
Sano, S. (PI)
MUSIC 163: Memorial Church Choir
Official choir of Memorial Church, furnishing music for Sunday services and special occasions in the church calendar. May be repeated for credit a total of 14 times. Zero unit enrollment option available with instructor permission. See website: (
http://music.stanford.edu) for policy and procedure. By enrolling in this course you are giving consent for the video and audio recording and distribution of your image and performance for use by any entity at Stanford University.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 15 units total)
Instructors:
Morgan, R. (PI)
MUSIC 163Z: Memorial Church Choir
Official choir of Memorial Church, furnishing music for Sunday services and special occasions in the church calendar. Zero unit enrollment option available with instructor permission. See website: (
http://music.stanford.edu) for policy and procedure. By enrolling in this course you are giving consent for the video and audio recording and distribution of your image and performance for use by any entity at Stanford University.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 0
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 0 units total)
Instructors:
Morgan, R. (PI)
MUSIC 165: Chamber Chorale
Select 24-voice choral ensemble, specializing in virtuoso choral repertoire from all periods of Western art music. Annual touring commitment required. May be repeated for credit a total of 14 times. Zero unit enrollment option available with instructor permission. See website: (
http://music.stanford.edu) for policy and procedure. By enrolling in this course you are giving consent for the video and audio recording and distribution of your image and performance for use by any entity at Stanford University.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 15 units total)
Instructors:
Sano, S. (PI)
MUSIC 165Z: Chamber Chorale
Select 24-voice choral ensemble, specializing in virtuoso choral repertoire from all periods of Western art music. Annual touring commitment required. Zero unit enrollment option available with instructor permission. See website: (
http://music.stanford.edu) for policy and procedure. By enrolling in this course you are giving consent for the video and audio recording and distribution of your image and performance for use by any entity at Stanford University.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 0
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 0 units total)
Instructors:
Sano, S. (PI)
MUSIC 167: University Singers
Select, 50-voice choral ensemble, performing choral repertoire from all periods of Western art music. May be repeated for credit a total of 14 times. Zero unit enrollment option available with instructor permission. See website: (
http://music.stanford.edu) for policy and procedure. By enrolling in this course you are giving consent for the video and audio recording and distribution of your image and performance for use by any entity at Stanford University.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 15 units total)
Instructors:
Morgan, R. (PI)
MUSIC 167Z: University Singers
Select, 50-voice choral ensemble, performing choral repertoire from all periods of Western art music. Zero unit enrollment option available with instructor permission. See website: (
http://music.stanford.edu) for policy and procedure. By enrolling in this course you are giving consent for the video and audio recording and distribution of your image and performance for use by any entity at Stanford University.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 0
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 0 units total)
Instructors:
Morgan, R. (PI)
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