This course is designed to improve the skills of composers by presenting a wide variety of compositional tools in styles ranging from Classical to Jazz, Folk, Rock and Pop. By studying the recordings and scores of composers throughout history each student gains a musical awareness that strengthens their own compositional process. Particular attention is paid to the “building blocks of a composition;” the musical elements such as melody, harmony and rhythm that are at the core of the creative process. In class performance and analysis of student compositions occurs on a weekly basis and midterm and final assignments are recorded.
- Teacher: Donald Macdonald
Ensembles, required of all students, are the focal point of the Music program. All students are placed by audition in one or more ensembles. Students must participate in a minimum of four ensembles to graduate. Types of ensembles offered will focus on contemporary music including rock, funk, fusion, jazz and vocal, with the goal of developing both the student's repertoire and improvisational abilities. Students are encouraged to participate in as many different types of ensembles as possible.
- Teacher: Mark Spielman
Ensembles, required of all students, are the focal point of the Music program. All students are placed by audition in one or more ensembles. Students must participate in a minimum of four ensembles to graduate. Types of ensembles offered will focus on contemporary music including rock, funk, fusion, jazz and vocal, with the goal of developing both the student's repertoire and improvisational abilities. Students are encouraged to participate in as many different types of ensembles as possible.
- Teacher: Donald Macdonald
The purpose of this course is three-fold: To provide the student with an awareness of the career possibilities in the field of music; To introduce students to some of the major aspects of the music profession, and; To introduce students to basic general business practices. This course is particularly beneficial to students planning a career in the music industry.
- Teacher: Melody Diachun
This course is designed to help students develop sight reading and vocal skills. Students will be given materials to sight read, read in parts, and work on blending skills. Occasionally, chart reading and writing will be discussed. There will also be some concentration on studio and live microphone technique, as well as basic “cueing”.
Prerequisites: MUSC 163.
- Teacher: Melody Diachun
This course is designed to help students develop sight reading and vocal skills. Students will be given materials to sight read, read in parts, and work on blending skills. Occasionally, chart reading and writing will be discussed. There will also be some concentration on studio and live microphone technique, as well as basic “cueing”.
Prerequisites: None
- Teacher: Melody Diachun
Ensembles, required of all students, are the focal point of the Music program. All students are placed by audition in one or more ensembles. Students must participate in a minimum of four ensembles to graduate. Types of ensembles offered will focus on contemporary music including rock, funk, fusion, jazz and vocal, with the goal of developing both the student's repertoire and improvisational abilities. Students are encouraged to participate in as many different types of ensembles as possible.
- Teacher: Melody Diachun
- Teacher: Melody Diachun
- Instructor: Melody Diachun
- Instructor: Laura Landsberg
- Teacher: Donald Macdonald
- Teacher: Michael Rud
- Teacher: Michael Rud
A survey of the music of the jazz idiom from its origins to the present. Included is a chronological study of important soloists, bands, vocalists, and composers. Classes will be partly lecture aided by video clips and partly analysis with intensive listening.
- Teacher: Mark Spielman