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101. Theory I: Fundamentals of Music Theory
Vineet Shende M 9:30 - 10:25, W 9:30 - 10:25, F 9:30 - 10:25 Gibson-101
A course in the basic elements of Western music and their notation, through the essentials of diatonic harmony. The class concentrates equally on written theory and musicianship skills to develop musical literacy. Frequent written assignments, drills, and quizzes, and additional laboratory work in ear training and basic keyboard skills. Students with musical backgrounds who wish to pass out of Theory I must take the placement test at the beginning of the fall semester.
121. History of Jazz I
James McCalla M 1:00 - 2:25, W 1:00 - 2:25 Gibson-101
A survey of jazz�s development from its African American roots in the late nineteenth century through the Swing Era of the 1930s and 1940s, and following the great Swing artists�e.g., Louis Armstrong, Duke Ellington, Billie Holiday, and Benny Goodman�through their later careers. Emphasis on musical elements, but much attention to cultural and historical context through readings and videos.
125. Music in the Arab World
Mary Hunter T 2:30 - 3:55, TH 2:30 - 3:55 Gibson-101
A general survey of Arab music in North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. An introduction to characteristic pan-Arab instruments, scales, rhythms and principles of musical construction, followed by considerations of selected folk, popular, classical and religious traditions. Includes visits by Arab musicians working in the Boston area.
133. A Night at the Symphony
Elliott Schwartz T 11:30 - 12:55, TH 11:30 - 12:55 Gibson-101
A survey of selected orchestra works -- symphonies, concertos and related genres -- from the eighteenth century to the present, with special focus on formal design, dramatic, expressive aims, and historical context. Works by such composers as Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Tchaikovsky, Mahler, Sibelius, Ives, Shostakovitch and Copland will be among those discussed. The class will also consider the modern symphony orchestra as a cultural, social and economic institution. We plan to meet with conductors and performers, and will travel to Portland for at least one concert or rehearsal of the Portland Symphony Orchestra.
151. Write Your Own Show Tune: Introductory Practicum in Tonal Music
Mary Hunter M 2:30 - 3:55, W 2:30 - 3:55 Gibson-206
A largely practical, project-oriented course, for students with some basic experience in music. Students learn elementary tonal vocabulary through writing and performing their own songs, mostly in �Rodgers and Hammerstein� style. Chord writing and analysis, bass-line construction, text-setting and basic keyboard skills are addressed. Small-group and individual lab sessions are scheduled separately. Formerly Music 204. Not open to students who have taken Music 204.
218. Introduction to Electronic Music
Vineet Shende T 1:00 - 2:25, TH 1:00 - 2:25 Gibson-206
Examination of the history and techniques of electronic and computer music. Topics include compositional aesthetics, recording technology, digital and analog synthesis, sampling, MIDI (Musical Instrument Digital Interface), and computer-assisted composition. Ends with a concert of student compositions.
255. The Western Canon
James McCalla T 10:00 - 11:25, TH 10:00 - 11:25 Gibson-206
A historical study of many of the principal works of Western classical music, with special attention to the processes of canon formation and the changes in the canon over time.
271. Chamber Choir
Robert Greenlee M 4:15 - 5:35, T 4:15 - 5:35, W 4:15 - 5:35, TH 4:15 - 5:35 Gibson-101

273. Chorus
Anthony Antolini TH 7:00 - 9:00, SU 7:00 - 9:30 Gibson-101

275. Concert Band
John Morneau T 6:30 - 8:30, TH 6:30 - 8:30 Gibson-10

279. Chamber Ensembles
The Department

281. World Music Ensemble
Michael Wingfield W 6:00 - 8:55 Gibson-101

283. Jazz Ensembles
None None

285. Individual Performance Studies
The Department
The following provisions govern applied music lessons for credit:1. Individual performance courses are in?tend?ed for the continued study of in?stru?ments with which the student is already familiar. Students must take at least two consecutive semesters of study on the same instrument to receive one-half credit per semester and to receive the reduced rate. The first semester of study on the first instrument will be designated Music 285. The second and all sub?se?quent semesters of private lessons on the same instrument will be designated Music 286. The first semester of study on a different instrument will be designated Music 287. The second and all subsequent semesters of study on that second instrument will be designated Music 288. The number Music 289 is reserved for all semesters of study on a third instrument.
286. Individual Performance Studies
The Department
The following provisions govern applied music lessons for credit:1. Individual performance courses are in?tend?ed for the continued study of in?stru?ments with which the student is already familiar. Students must take at least two consecutive semesters of study on the same instrument to receive one-half credit per semester and to receive the reduced rate. The first semester of study on the first instrument will be designated Music 285. The second and all sub?se?quent semesters of private lessons on the same instrument will be designated Music 286. The first semester of study on a different instrument will be designated Music 287. The second and all subsequent semesters of study on that second instrument will be designated Music 288. The number Music 289 is reserved for all semesters of study on a third instrument.
287. Individual Performance Studies
The Department
The following provisions govern applied music lessons for credit:1. Individual performance courses are in?tend?ed for the continued study of in?stru?ments with which the student is already familiar. Students must take at least two consecutive semesters of study on the same instrument to receive one-half credit per semester and to receive the reduced rate. The first semester of study on the first instrument will be designated Music 285. The second and all sub?se?quent semesters of private lessons on the same instrument will be designated Music 286. The first semester of study on a different instrument will be designated Music 287. The second and all subsequent semesters of study on that second instrument will be designated Music 288. The number Music 289 is reserved for all semesters of study on a third instrument.
288. Individual Performance Studies
The Department
The following provisions govern applied music lessons for credit:1. Individual performance courses are in?tend?ed for the continued study of in?stru?ments with which the student is already familiar. Students must take at least two consecutive semesters of study on the same instrument to receive one-half credit per semester and to receive the reduced rate. The first semester of study on the first instrument will be designated Music 285. The second and all sub?se?quent semesters of private lessons on the same instrument will be designated Music 286. The first semester of study on a different instrument will be designated Music 287. The second and all subsequent semesters of study on that second instrument will be designated Music 288. The number Music 289 is reserved for all semesters of study on a third instrument.
289. Individual Performance Studies
The Department
The following provisions govern applied music lessons for credit:1. Individual performance courses are in?tend?ed for the continued study of in?stru?ments with which the student is already familiar. Students must take at least two consecutive semesters of study on the same instrument to receive one-half credit per semester and to receive the reduced rate. The first semester of study on the first instrument will be designated Music 285. The second and all sub?se?quent semesters of private lessons on the same instrument will be designated Music 286. The first semester of study on a different instrument will be designated Music 287. The second and all subsequent semesters of study on that second instrument will be designated Music 288. The number Music 289 is reserved for all semesters of study on a third instrument.
302. Tonal Composition
Robert Greenlee M 10:30 - 11:25, W 10:30 - 11:25, F 10:30 - 11:25 Gibson-101
A compositional study of the stylistic traits of the common-practice period in western Europe. In addition to frequent short exercises, aural drill, and keyboard studies, students will compose an early romantic lied, a baroque fugue, and the first movement of a classical sonata.
385. Advanced Individual Performance Studies
The Department
This option for private is open only to students already advanced on their instruments. Students may take one or more semesters of this option. Music 386 may be repeated for credit.. The first semester of study will be designated Music 385. The second and all subsequent semesters of private lessons on the same instrument will be designated Music 386. The number 387 is reserved for all semesters of study on a second instrument.
386. Advanced Individual Performance Studies
The Department
This option for private is open only to students already advanced on their instruments. Students may take one or more semesters of this option. Music 386 may be repeated for credit.. The first semester of study will be designated Music 385. The second and all subsequent semesters of private lessons on the same instrument will be designated Music 386. The number 387 is reserved for all semesters of study on a second instrument.
387. Advanced Individual Performance Studies
The Department
This option for private is open only to students already advanced on their instruments. Students may take one or more semesters of this option. Music 386 may be repeated for credit.. The first semester of study will be designated Music 385. The second and all subsequent semesters of private lessons on the same instrument will be designated Music 386. The number 387 is reserved for all semesters of study on a second instrument.

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