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Individual projects in free composition, with emphasis on acquiring and developing techniques of musical form and balance. When possible, student compositions will be performed. Prerequisite: Music 201 or equivalent. 1.00 units, Seminar
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50.00 Credits
Study of the harmonic practices of the 18th and 19th centuries, through part-writing exercises and the analysis of typical works. An intensive course with integrated practicum sessions, which focus on the development of skills in sight-singing, dictation, and keyboard proficiency, and written exercises modeled after those works. Prerequisite: Music 101 or equivalent preparation. 1.50 units, Seminar
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1.00 Credits
Further study of the harmonic practices of the 18th and 19th centuries, through part-writing exercises and the analysis of typical works. Weekly practicum sessions focus on the consolidation of skills in sight singing, dictation, and keyboard proficiency. Simultaneous enrollment in the one-hour practicum is required. Prerequisite: Music 201 or equivalent. 1.25 units, Lecture
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This course explores the way music is made for film, radio, the internet, and various other media, a process in which computers play an increasingly central part. It explains, in some detail, electronic music's core technologies, specifically MIDI, digital audio and sequencing. These technologies will assist students in completing two "real-world" creative projects: an original composition (song, composition, sound-art, ambient music), and music set to a motion image. In addition to the two projects, there will be two exams, weekly research, and additional readings and listening assignments Prerequisite: Music 101, which may be taken concurrently, or permission of the coordinator. 1.00 units, Studio
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Introduction to choral and orchestral conducting, supplemented by both practical and theoretical exercises in orchestration. Ability to read music is essential; background in music theory, though helpful, is not necessary. Prerequisite: permission of instructor. 1.00 units, Studio
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This course is intended for music students who want to acquire skills in the creation and production of modern electronic music through the use of computer hardware and software, including the incorporation of MIDI sequencing, electronic score editing, basic audio recording and mixing procedures, and audio sampling editing and manipulation. Prerequisite: Music 101 or permission of the instructor. 1.00 units, Laboratory
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An intensive survey of the development of musical style in Europe through the analysis of selected works from the music of the Greeks to the late 17th century. Composers to be studied include Machaut, Dufay, Josquin Desprez, Palestrina, and Monteverdi. Prerequisite: Music 101 or permission of the instructor. Prerequisite: Music 101 or permission of the instructor. 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
This course, which spans the beginning of the 20th century to the present, surveys popular musics of South Asia, focusing on the eclectic and important film music of India. We will hear (and see) music of India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, and Sri Lanka, and music by peoples of the South Asian diaspora throughout the world. Genres of music to be covered include film music, pop, jazz, ghazal, bhangra, fusion, and techno, among others. As background, we will also learn about regional traditions, such as bhajan and qawwali, and the classical systems of Hindustani and Karnatak music. Two interconnected goals of the course are to understand musical aspects of these styles and to comprehend music in cultural context. We will consider the music's history, industry, relation to film and other media, performance settings, and meaning in people's lives. The course involves extensive listening and viewing assignments, reading assignments from several disciplines (film studies, ethnomusicology, anthropology, the press, etc.), the performance of musical examples by students in class (no musical background is necessary), and other assignments, including a fieldwork project that deals with local expressions of this music. Also listed in International Studies. 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
Historical processes of colonization, slavery, and underdevelopment have led to a huge diversity of musical traditions in Latin America and the Caribbean, making it difficult to consider this region as a unified "culture area." We will explore a wide range of music and dance styles in the Americas, examining similarities and differences among them. No previous musical knowledge is required, but students are expected to learn basic listening skills and identify musical styles. Also listed under international studies-Latin American and Caribbean studies 1.00 units, Lecture
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1.00 Credits
This course explores musical traditions and styles of the African continent, focusing primarily on sub-Saharan Africa. Through investigation of musical materials, written sources, and special workshops, we will study the role of musical sound and practice among different African societies and cultural groups. A central theme of the course concerns the continuity of traditional musics and the development of modern hybrid styles in the past century, as a window onto the processes that have shaped everyday experience and cultural identity in contemporary Africa. No prior musical knowledge is required, although previous courses in music, anthropology, or cultural studies are recommended. Music 113 is strongly recommended. 1.00 units, Lecture
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