MUSI 2570 / 4509: Gender, Sexuality and Race in Music Videos

3.0 credits
MTWRF 1:00-3:15 pm, OCH B012

MUSI 1310: Basic Musical Skills

Victor Szabo
3.0 credits
MTWRF 10:30 am - 12:45 pm, OCH 107

MUSI 2390 / 3390: Music and Computers

Ted Coffey
3.0 credits
MTWRF 1:00-3:15 pm, OCH B012

MUSI 2390/3390 will introduce you to the dynamic field of computer music. You will learn about topics including acoustics; digital sound, editing, and processing; recording and multi-track mixing; and MIDI. You will also learn about the historical evolution of electronic and computer music, and will study selected examples of both. We will cover elements of compositional design and hear them applied in a range of styles. You will have ample hands-on experience, and the opportunity to create original music. This course counts for the composition component of the Music Major. Programs to be used include Bias Peak, Frequency, Digital performer and Sound Hack. We will be working on the Mac platform, though the concepts you learn will be broadly applicable.

MUSI 1010: Introduction to Music

Peter Tschirhart
3.0 credits
MTWRF 10:30 am - 12:45 pm, OCH 107

MUSI 2120 / 3120: History of Jazz

Scott DeVeaux
3.0 credits
MTWRF 1:00-3:15 pm, OCH 107

This course examines the rich cultural heritage of "roots" genres such as blues, country, gospel, bluegrass and folk in American musical life. We'll take an historical approach to the subject, one which identifies the term "roots" as a late-20th-century invention used by journalists and fans to help explain the rise of more recent, related genres like rock and hip-hop. The course will examine the relationship of "roots" music to modern identity politics--particularly representations of African-Americans, working-class white Southerners, and rural Americans more broadly. We will track these representations in 20th century film, popular journalism, and musical performance itself. Extensive listening, writing and discussion will be required in this small seminar-style course.

MUSI 2570 / 4510: Music in Film and Video Games

Lanier Sammons
3.0 credits
MTWRF 1:00-3:15 pm