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3.00 Credits
3 hours weekly; 3 credits This liberal arts elective in creative writing is a workshop in poetry that puts special emphasis on the place of form in composition. We will examine form from many perspectives: from the mimetic form of concrete poetry to the distinct, pre-set rhythmic and rhyme schemes of fixed forms, such as sonnet, villanelle, pantoum, or sestina. We will consider the role of form in the structure and rhythm of free verse and investigate how form functions in L=A=N=G=U=A=G=E school and postmodern poetic styles. Each week we will study a group of poets working on a particular genre or form, do in-class exercises to generate drafts in that form, and consequently read our drafts and discuss agendas for revision and editing. The class will balance the reading and study of poetic models with in-class writing and the workshopping of students' poems. Rather than a final exam, students will be expected to organize, edit, and present a final collection of their semester's poems at the end of the year. Students will write three short response essays on a contemporary poet of poet of their choice. We will also have guest poets visit the classroom and attend at least one reading/poetry performance.
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3.00 Credits
3 hours weekly; 3 credits How is magic different from religion or science? Is it an illegitimate source of power and knowledge? Why is magic often associated with marginalized people or groups? Is magic a form of escapism? What is the relation between magic and desire, magic and ritual, magic and protest? Why do we need magic? This course will address these questions by examining specific case samples taken from English, Latin American, and Japanese sources. We will examine the anime films of Hayao Miyazaki and the wizardly world invented by J.K. Rowling to consider the connection between magic, nature, and innocence. We will also study the magical realist works of Latin American writers and artists like Juan Rulfo, Isabel Allende, and Frida Kahlo and explore the role that the surreal, unexplained, and paranormal play as commentary or critique of social, political or psychological states. Finally, looking at magical representation in the works of other nationalities such as Japanese writer Haruki Murakami will enable us to compare similarities and differences in various cultural approaches to the magical. Required Texts: Celia Correas de Zapata, ed., Short Stories by Latin American Women; Haruki Murakami, The Elephant Vanishes; J.K. Rowling, Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone; Juan Rulfo, Pedro Paramo
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3.00 Credits
Students may petition to do independent work mentored by a liberal arts division faculty member. Approval is granted when the project specified is substantive, meaningful, and is something that the individual student can accomplish through primarily independent work. Independent study projects may not substitute for Liberal Arts Core Curriculum requirements. Petition forms are available in the Registrar's, the Theater Division and the Academic Affairs offices. 0.5 - 3 credits
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8.00 - 12.00 Credits
Students majoring in Brass, String, and Woodwind (Oboe, Clarinet, Flute, Bassoon) performance are required to enroll in Major Ensemble: Instrumental during each of their semesters in residence to a maximum of eight. 2-12 hours weekly; 1 credit
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3.00 Credits
The Boston Conservatory Chorale and the Women's Chorus each perform two to three concerts every year, featuring premieres of new works, rarely-performed works (such as the Leonard Bernstein Mass) and large works of the standard repertory with orchestra. Recent performances include the Haydn Lord Nelson, the Mozart Requiem; Britten's Cantata Misericordium; the Faure Requiem, and the Vivaldi Gloria. Both ensembles perform annually with The Boston Conservatory Orchestra, as well as with outside orchestras, such as the New England Philharmonic, or in special performances with one of the Boston Conservatory large ensembles. All undergraduate Vocal Performance majors are required to enroll in Major Ensemble: Vocal each semester, and placement into each ensemble is by audition only. 3 hours weekly; 1 credit
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2.00 - 8.00 Credits
Focuses on the standard repertory of the 20th century in addition to fostering the performance of new works. All Percussion Performance majors are required to enroll in Percussion Ensemble during each of their semesters of residence to a maximum of eight. Percussion majors in the Ensemble are also assigned as needed to other Conservatory ensembles including the Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and theater and dance orchestras. All Percussion and Marimba Performance majors are required to enroll in Percussion Ensemble during each of their semesters of residence to a maximum of eight. 2 hours weekly; 1 credit
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2.00 Credits
The saxophone ensemble performs 2-3 concerts per year. All Saxophone Performance majors are required to enroll in Saxophone Ensemble during each of their semesters of residence to a maximum of eight. Saxophone majors in the Ensemble are also assigned as needed to other Conservatory ensembles including the Orchestra, Wind Ensemble, and theater and dance orchestras. 2 hours weekly; 1 credit
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2.00 Credits
Weekly meetings include the development of individual and ensemble skills through classes in sight-reading, improvisation, auditioning, orchestral excerpts, technical exercises, master classes, group playing, and shared teaching. In this class, harpists are assigned harp parts in The Boston Conservatory ensembles (orchestra, wind ensemble, opera, dance, musical theater, etc.) and for performance opportunities in the wider community. All harpists are required to enroll in the seminar during each semester in residence. Guest Master Classes for Boston area harpists are often hosted by this seminar, as well as an annual Harp Gala each January in which harpists from the Boston area conservatories, universities, and colleges are invited to perform. 2 hours weekly; 1.5 credits
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2.00 Credits
Introduction to and overview of the basic principles of performance in recital, through exercises, assigned reading, observation, and performance. Required of first year Vocal Performance majors. 2 hours weekly; 1 credit
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3.00 Credits
Exploration of orchestral repertoire through lectures, sectionals and full ensemble readings. Separate sections for Strings, Woodwinds/Brass and Percussion. String section: 3 hours weekly; 2 credits Brass and Woodwind section: 3 hours weekly; 2 credits Percussion section: 3 hours weekly; 2 credits
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