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: Win
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Berger, J. (PI)
;
Reid, L. (TA)
MUSIC 2SI: Introduction to Computer Assisted Composition using Lisp Software
How to use, interact with, and create computer software dedicated to the generation, analysis and manipulation of musical data for compositional usage. Class discussion will center on modeling algorithms oriented towards the creation of compositional systems and musical analysis. No prior programming experience needed.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1-2
Instructors:
Chafe, C. (PI)
MUSIC 4SI: Interactive Introduction to North American Taiko
Taught by Stanford Taiko members. Techniques and history. No experience necessary. May be repeated for credit.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| Repeatable
for credit
Instructors:
Sano, S. (PI)
MUSIC 5G: Introduction to Guzheng
Introduction to Chinese music through learning how to play guzheng, a 21-stringed traditional Chinese instrument. The cultural, social, and historical significance of guzheng. 15 guzheng techniques, how to read Chinese music and guzheng notation, and two simple classic guzheng pieces. May be repeated for credit a total of 14 times. (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.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-GlobalCom, WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Kapuscinski, J. (PI)
;
Lee, H. (TA)
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.
Last offered: Spring 2009
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, GER:EC-AmerCul, WAY-A-II, WAY-EDP
MUSIC 10AX: The Sounds of Stanford
Computerized recording, editing ,and presenting of sound and music. The potential of recording and transforming the sounds of the environment for the creation of new cultural and artistic expression. Technical aspects of sound processing and their practical use in cultural and artistic production using the social network platform web 2.0.
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Kadis, J. (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)
MUSIC 12A: Introductory Piano Class
(A=level 1; B=level 2; C=level 3)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Zerlang, T. (PI)
MUSIC 12B: Introductory Piano Class
(A=level 1; B=level 2; C=level 3)
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr, Sum
| Units: 1
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Zerlang, T. (PI)
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