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Introduction To Music, Mus 10100, Daniel Beliavsky
Introduction To Music, Mus 10100, Daniel Beliavsky
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This course examines musical works, composers, and aesthetics from antiquity to the present. Central to our curriculum are the questions, “what are music’s meanings?” and “how can music communicate meaning?” Through the process of discovering the varied answers to these questions, we will learn about music history, music philosophy, composer biographies, and how aesthetic concerns change across time and place. As a result of our work, you will develop the critical skills needed to understand the socio-historical events that inspire musical compositions and styles.
Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Msc 3032 (Electronic Music), Ted Gordon
Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Msc 3032 (Electronic Music), Ted Gordon
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This class surveys the musical practices, technological instruments, and scientific concepts associated with electronic music from the 19th century to the present in institutional, amateur, and commercial environments, drawing from a wide range of musical traditions and styles from around the world. It develops practical skills of recording, editing, listening to, analyzing, and writing about music with electronic instruments and media.
Intro To Jazz, Jon De Lucia
Intro To Jazz, Jon De Lucia
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OER Based Syllabus for MUS 145 Intro to Jazz course at City College. Covers the history and development of jazz along with basic music fundamental vocabulary.
The African Experience And Heritage In The Caribbean And Brazil Project, Willie Mack
The African Experience And Heritage In The Caribbean And Brazil Project, Willie Mack
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This project will be a culmination of work that the student will do over the course of the semester. The first step is for the student to identify a country that they wish to examine. By the end of the semester, the student will be able describe, in a 5 – 8 page paper, the experience/heritage of Africans and African identity in that country. Alternatives to a paper submission are also accepted with consultation and approval from the instructor.
Mus 121: Writing About Music (Syllabus, Zero Cost), Emily Wilbourne
Mus 121: Writing About Music (Syllabus, Zero Cost), Emily Wilbourne
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Afro-Brazilian Music And Culture, Regina Castro Mcgowan
Afro-Brazilian Music And Culture, Regina Castro Mcgowan
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In this course students will learn about the musical heritage Africans brought to Brazil and how through forced conversion and cultural adaptation, their traditions quickly syncretized into distinct Afro-Brazilian artistic expressions. This course will explore many musical traditions, including; Samba, Pagode, Baile Funk, Candomblé and Axé music for their social, religious and/or political significance, from the early twentieth century through today. In doing so, students will get to practice and learn the vocabulary and grammatical structures found in the music of these rich and varied genres, and acquire a familiarity with conversational Portuguese.
History Of Popular Music 2 (1960-Today), Chadwick O. Jenkins
History Of Popular Music 2 (1960-Today), Chadwick O. Jenkins
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A syllabus designed for a course covering the history of popular music (country, rock, hip hop, R&B, etc.) from 1960 to today.
Music In The Big Apple, Stephen Jablonsky
Music In The Big Apple, Stephen Jablonsky
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This is a textbook designed for a one-semester Music Appreciation course that focuses on New York City. It has an extensive introduction, covers the elements of music, reviews the history of music in NYC, discusses musical genres and musical venues, and introduces many of the leading composers and performers who were born or worked in NYC.
Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Msc 1003 (Music In Civilization), Abby Anderton
Zero Textbook Cost Syllabus For Msc 1003 (Music In Civilization), Abby Anderton
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Music in Civilization will empower students to recognize salient musical features and genres through listening and class discussion. Whether listening to music by Beethoven, Kendrick Lamar or Beyoncé, this course will give students a vocabulary with which to discuss music from the Middle Ages to the present day.