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2.00 Credits
This ensemble class focuses on the exciting, interlocking rhythms and melodies played by the Shona people of Zimbabwe. The ensemble consists of seven marimbas (three sopranos, two tenors, baritone and the giant bass) along with drums and other percussion. The class is primarily hands-on, learning music in a community setting, but students also explore the rich cultural tradition and history of the Shona people and compare the music of Zimbabwe with other xylophone traditions in Africa and throughout the world. No previous musical experience is necessary.
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3.00 Credits
Training in skills necessary for the performance of many types of music including classical, jazz, folk and popular styles. Through games, exercises, theoretical analysis, improvisation and composition, students develop rhythmic precision, aural skills and an understanding of the basic principles of music theory. Topics include intervals, major and minor scales, key signatures, meter and notation.
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3.00 Credits
In an atmosphere of discovery and experimentation, students explore three basic themes: body awareness, voice control and performance. Using body awareness exercises, the Estill Voice Model and music from all periods of music history (Medieval, Renaissance, Baroque, classical, folk, pop, jazz, world and contemporary), students learn how to breathe freely, stand and move dynamically, and sing in many styles and voice qualities with comfort and confidence. Participants must be able to carry a tune. The ability to read music is helpful, but not essential. The aim of the class is to learn how your voice actually works, how to use your whole self while singing and to apply this knowledge and awareness to various vocal styles in performance.
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3.00 Credits
A continuation of MUS 200. Additional topics include four-part writing, the modes, harmonic analysis and seventh chords. Prerequisite: MUS 200 or its equivalent.
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3.00 Credits
Introduction to a wide scope of musical traditions as embodied in the study of percussion. The course covers World percussive traditions, including African, Asian, Indian, South American, North American and European traditions from a variety of periods of music history. Different traditions and periods are covered from year to year. The ability to read music is helpful, but not essential.
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3.00 Credits
The Declaration Passage is a scheduled meeting between the student, a chosen faculty from the Music Department and the chair of the Music Department in order for the student to officially declare a major in Music.
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2.00 Credits
This class provides an introduction to the traditional music of Bali using Naropa University's Gamelan Orchestra. Gamelan is a musical form dominated by percussion instruments similar to the xylophone, as well as drums, gong, cymbas, Gamelan flutes and voice. Gamelan is often used to accompany dance, theatre or puppetry. The Gamelan Orchestra appears in concert at the end of each semester. No previous experience is required.
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2.00 Credits
Improvisation is the disciplined practice of awareness, precision and generosity. Through open playing, exercises and simple composition, students explore various means of individual and group creativity. In this class, we learn by doing.
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3.00 Credits
An introduction to the sound of the world through the music of many cultures. Students gain a basic understanding of music history and theory, and an appreciation of the wisdom and beauty of music from a multicultural perspective. A comparative introduction to basic musical principles including rhythm, melody, harmony, notation and instrumentation from the perspectives of China, Japan, the United States, Europe and Africa. This course offers students insight into our human heritage through a broad overview of human music making. Open to all students.
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3.00 Credits
The music of Japan features a tradition of musical preservation and evolution spanning more than a thousand years. This course uses the combination of the universal experience of music and the unique characteristics of specific musical traditions as its starting point. It aims at musical appreciation and enjoyment through the discovery of the practice and preservation of musical traditions ranging from prehistoric to folk and classical on such instruments as the shakuhachi (traditional bamboo flute), shamisen (three-string lute) and koto (thirteen-string zyther). No previous experience in music is required. Alternates with Introduction to World Music: The Music of India.
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