Music

This course examines song writers and performers from the USA. In the process of studying American popular song lyrics, students will learn about such musical genres as “the blues,” “gospel,” “tin pan alley,” “folk,” “country,” and “rock and roll” as well as the elements of American history that give rise to each of these types of musical lyrics. Since one of the course elements is the relationship of musical lyrics to musical sound, we will spend considerable class time listening to popular songs , paying attention to the way a lyric’s meaning is conveyed through such elements as vocal style and musical arrangement.

This course examines elements of music, musical style and the major musical forms. It covers the structure and composition of music with an emphasis on learning to become an active listener. 

This course provides a broad introduction to the history of Western classical music by representative composers, examining the styles and structures of this music and its relationships within historical contexts.  

Students will learn about the lives of and listen to major works by composers such as Bach, Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Chopin, Brahms, Liszt, Tchaikovsky, Debussy and others to be announced.  

This is a special studies course involving an internship with a corporate, public, governmental, or private organization, arranged with the Study Center Director or Liaison Officer. Specific internships vary each term and are described on a special study project form for each student. A substantial paper or series of reports is required. Units vary depending on the contact hours and method of assessment. The internship may be taken during one or more terms but the units cannot exceed a total of 12.0 for the year.

This course examines the fundamentals of mixing and audio production through lectures, workshops and creative participation. Weekly assignments may include the analysis, mixing and remixing the music of a wide variety of artists ranging from Radiohead, Coldplay, Lady Gaga, Linkin Park and the Red Hot Chili Peppers to Queen, the Beatles, and Led Zeppelin. The course also introduces the students to the industry-standard Digital Audio Workstation software (e.g. Logic Pro X) and makes regular use of the School of Music’s own cutting-edge music technology labs and other facilities. 

Music sequencing. General concepts Tracks/channels, assigning instruments, data input, time signatures, tempo/tempo change quantizing, loops and editing. Students will realize two midi composition projects.

This course is an introduction to the history of Western classical music by its genre and through study and analysis of the style and structures of this music, as well as its relationships within historical contexts.  

Major works of classical music will be classified by genre, and theoretical approaches and academic thinking about classical music will be presented by listening to the works of famous composers.  

This course examines music markets and the ongoing evolution of the music industry with a focus on the cultural and social influence of music, the changing perspective of music consumers, and the role of artists and producers. Students learn about varying debates and models within the music industry, the interaction of music with other media, and the intersection of traditional music forms (radio, records, and concerts) with new technologies such as on-line audio streaming. The course examines the importance and economic contribution of popular and alternative music festivals. Utilizing the city as a field site for study, this course encourages students to engage with a range of music performances and events. The course uses a dynamic mix of lectures, case study discussions, student presentations, and a field trip to a local music label.