printer friendly pageMUSIC 118: Musics and Appropriation Throughout the World (AFRICAAM 218, CSRE 118D)
This course critically examines musical practices and appropriation through the amplification of intersectionality. We consider musics globally through recourse to ethnomusicological literature and critical race theories. Our approach begins from an understanding that the social and political contexts where musics are created, disseminated, and consumed inform disparate interpretations and meanings of music, as well as its sounds. Our goal is to shape our ears to hear the effects of slavery, colonialism, capitalism, nationalism, class, gender difference, militarism, and activism. We interrogate the process of appropriating musics throughout the world by making the power structures that shape privileges and exclusions audible.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 3
| UG Reqs: WAY-A-II, WAY-EDP
Instructors:
Gill, D. (PI)
;
Washington, H. (TA)
MUSIC 120D: Jazz Improvisation
This class will focus on developing a deeper understanding of, and capacity for, jazz improvisation -- as it relates to individual expression as well as group interaction, communication, and cohesion. In-class soloing and ensemble playing; guided listening; ear training; internalization; personalization; collaboration; and an awareness of the historical evolution of the jazz improvisational language will all be emphasized. The coursework will be primarily based on actual instrumental performance and practice; with an extensive listening list; some reading; and complementary composition, transcribing, self-evaluation and writing assignments. Limited enrollment: Audition required. The class will appear to be closed, so students who would like to enroll must join the Axess waiting list. You will then be contacted with audition instructions.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1-3
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Nadel, J. (PI)
;
Redman, J. (PI)
MUSIC 122A: Counterpoint
Analysis and composition of contrapuntal styles from the Renaissance and Baroque periods. Use of keyboard, ear training, and sight singing underlies all written work. Prerequisites:
MUSIC 23 and
MUSIC 24C; passing piano-proficiency examination; or, consent of instructor.
Terms: Spr
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Ory, B. (PI)
MUSIC 122B: Analysis of Tonal Music
Complete movements, or entire shorter works of the 18th and 19th centuries, are analyzed in a variety of theoretical approaches. Prerequisites:
MUSIC 23 and
MUSIC 24C; passing piano-proficiency examination; or, consent of instructor.
Terms: Win
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum, WAY-A-II
Instructors:
Ulman, E. (PI)
;
Lortie, C. (TA)
MUSIC 122C: Introduction to 20th-Century Composition
Contemporary works, with emphasis on music since 1945. Projects in free composition based on 20th-century models. Prerequisites:
MUSIC 23 and
MUSIC 24C; passing piano-proficiency examination; or, consent of instructor.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 4
| UG Reqs: GER:DB-Hum
Instructors:
Ulman, E. (PI)
;
Vince, D. (TA)
MUSIC 123A: Undergraduate Seminar in Composition: Rhythmic Design
Students compose weekly exercises to develop creative fluency and personal style. The course focuses on listening to examples, analysis and emulation of diverse compositional techniques involving rhythm.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Rose, F. (PI)
MUSIC 123B: Undergraduate Seminar in Composition: Pitch Design
Students compose weekly exercises to develop creative fluency and personal style. The course focuses on listening to examples, analysis and emulation of diverse compositional techniques involving pitch.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Rose, F. (PI)
MUSIC 123C: Undergraduate Seminar in Composition: World Music
The course, which covers composition techniques currently used in film scoring as well as form basis for experimental composition, focuses on creative exploration of compositional techniques in traditional music from: Bali, Brazil, Central African Republic, India, and Japan. Prerequisite:
Music 19A or Instructor¿s permission
Terms: Spr
| Units: 1
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
Instructors:
Rose, F. (PI)
MUSIC 124A: Songwriters Workshop
Laboratory for composers of any kind of vernacular music: singer-songwriters; folk singers; laptop dance music composers; rock and pop bands; rappers; writers of instrumentals or music with lyrics; solo artists and collaborators; etc. Compositional strategies for songwriting, overview of exemplars, discussion of aesthetic issues, and development of artistic personae. Weekly critique session for students and faculty to share work and offer feedback. Music theory and literacy not required. Aimed, however, at those with at least some experience as writers, whether casual or extensive. For bands at least half of members must be enrolled.
Terms: Win
| Units: 1-2
| UG Reqs: WAY-CE
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 30 units total)
Instructors:
Applebaum, M. (PI)
MUSIC 124B: Songwriters Workshop
Laboratory for composers of any kind of vernacular music: singer-songwriters; folk singers; laptop dance music composers; rock and pop bands; rappers; writers of instrumentals or music with lyrics; solo artists and collaborators; etc. Compositional strategies for songwriting, overview of exemplars, discussion of aesthetic issues, and development of artistic personae. Weekly critique session for students and faculty to share work and offer feedback. Music theory and literacy not required. Aimed, however, at those with at least some experience as writers, whether casual or extensive. For bands at least half of members must be enrolled. Enrollment in 3-unit course is by permission of, and invites lessons with instructor.
Last offered: Winter 2018
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 45 units total)
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