No prior music experience is required. A study and exploration of the lives and music of Black performers, composers, teachers and orchestra leaders in America as well as special emphasis on its social impact. An exploration of the lives and music of women composers, performers, teachers, and conductors ranging from Sarah Caldwell, Ella Fitzgerald, Clara Schumann, Jessye Norman, Nadia Boulanger, Emma Lou Diemer, to Whitney Houston and Barbara Streisand. The status of women in the arts throughout history will be examined as well as the listening of women's instrumental and vocal music, both performed and composed. No prior music experience necessary.
Course requires an additional applied fee.
Previous experience and audition required. Beginning fundamentals of music theory to learn basic notation, rhythm, chord structure, and form. Recommended for people interested in becoming singers, guitarists, or keyboard players but have no prior musical training. A survey of classical and popular music in film from silent movies to the present. Class will feature film segments and then analyze how music textures, tempos and structure affect the plot.