printer friendly pageMUSIC 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 125: Individual Undergraduate Projects in Composition
May be repeated for credit a total of 14 times. Prerequisites: music major, and one quarter of 123.
Terms: Aut, Win, Spr
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
15 times
(up to 45 units total)
MUSIC 126A: Introduction to Thoroughbass
The development of continuo techniques and skills for figured-bass realization. Performance and analysis of selected repertoire, using thoroughbass principles and exercises based on historical theoretical treatises. Prerequisite: 21.
Terms: Aut
| Units: 1-3
| Repeatable
3 times
(up to 7 units total)
Instructors:
Berger, T. (PI)
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