Music
Music Faculty by Instrument
Music
Music Faculty by Instrument
With over 30 instruments taught, the Music Department is filled with talented faculty...
Music Ensembles & Performance Opportunities
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Music Ensembles & Performance Opportunities
With nearly 20 dedicated opportunities to get out and perform, there is no shortage of ensembles and clubs at...
Advanced Instrumental/Vocal Study I
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Advanced Instrumental/Vocal Study I
This is a performance course for qualified students who wish to devote one term to intensive study of their instrument or voice. With the guidance of their instructor, students work on technique and interpretation with the goal of developing their own musical...
Techniques of Composition & Analysis
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Techniques of Composition & Analysis
Students in this course continue their study of the language of music by creating short compositions, which are performed in class. They learn to use the elements of music in melody writing, text setting and harmonization and also explore the fundamentals of...
The Compositional Process
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The Compositional Process
This course continues the emphasis on original composition begun in Music 410. Increasingly complex and sophisticated works are attempted. Through the analysis of selected works, students will find guidance and inspiration for their own compositional efforts....
Advanced Music Production
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Advanced Music Production
This course provides advanced instruction for students interested in improving their mastery of digital music production. Students will explore production techniques, project development and creative practice. Students with interests in all musical genres are...
Advanced Instrumental/Vocal Study II
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Advanced Instrumental/Vocal Study II
This intensive performance course is for the most advanced instrumentalists and vocalists and culminates in a public recital. In twice-weekly classes students have the opportunity to perform for each other, receive constructive feedback, and address common...
Music Mixing and Recording
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Music Mixing and Recording
This course will give students hands-on instruction in the craft of recording and mixing music across multiple genres. Through focused discussion, experiential recording and in-depth mixing projects, students will learn the following: foundations of...
Jazz & Contemporary Small Ensembles
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Jazz & Contemporary Small Ensembles
Jazz Combo gives intermediate and advanced intermediate jazz musicians the opportunity to develop their ensemble and improvisational skills through the study of traditional and contemporary jazz repertoire. Emphasis will be placed on rhythmic accuracy and...