For majors or those in percussion ensembles, orchestra, band and/or done well in Learn To Groove MUSI 2342. Students gain a broad understanding and facility through hand drumming of the …
Exploration of activities that involve listening & making sound, at the intersection of music-making & contemplative practices, drawing on the work of Pauline Oliveros, the Fluxus artists, & other artists …
Develop aural, analytic and creative abilities through songwriting. Learn about rhythm, melodic design, harmonic progression, lyrics and song forms. Develop ear training, so that concepts you learn will be sonically …
A high-level performing and research ensemble that explores modern experimental music utilizing improvisation. With a focus on music that incorporates composition, technology and/or improvisation, the ensemble will rehearse, develop and …
Course focuses on the craft of writing raps. No previous experience writing raps required. Students will listen to, attempt to deconstruct, and evaluate a broad range of rap music while …
A platform for students to develop successful strategies for advancing their careers in music. Students will gain knowledge about multiple aspects of being an independent musician, including songwriting process, copyrights, …
The craft of writing rap songs and the collection, selection, and integration of other media to collaborate toward the composition of a class mixtape. Experience writing raps or producing beats …
Make Beats introduces students to technologies, techniques, and histories of beat making. Students practice critical listening to exemplars across genres, and work to reverse engineer what we hear. Key projects …
This class focuses on composition techniques in American and European concert music, including the music of various composers and the composition of new music. Prerequisite: MUSI 3310. The course can …
Students gain hands-on experience with synthesizers, music notation software, and the control of MIDI instruments via computer. Prerequisite: Instructor permission.
Ecoacoustics explores the intersection between ecology and music. It engages with natural systems of change and the unique sonic energy of places. Students learn recording and analysis techniques, and create …
This course will examine the symphony orchestra in detail, covering the capabilities of every orchestral instrument, and study how they are combined by master composers. Students will create arrangements for …
Third semester of a sequence designed to develop keyboard technique and musicianship skills to an intermediate level. Skills covered include the playing of intermediate-level piano pieces in a variety of …
Selected topics, announced in advance, exploring the study of music through specific contexts and methods. Appropriate for music majors and others at that level.
Special topics courses, topics announced in advance. Courses combine community engagement activities with reflective interpretation.
This course provides the opportunity to offer new topics in the subject of Music.
Studies of various musical topics, with emphasis on relatons between music and cultural context. Taught at the major level.
Jazz Ensemble Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance …
Orchestra Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance credits …
Wind Ensemble Prerequisite: Instructor permission by audition. Note: Because the subject matter changes each semester, courses numbered MUEN 3600-3690 may be repeated for credit, but no more than sixteen performance …