SPRING 2001
This information effective for Spring 2001.
Check with instructor the first day of class for any changes.
Instructor: Fredric Lieberman
TTH 4:00p - 5:45p
Music Center 131
A survey designed to introduce several music cultures from Asia. Focus on understanding and appreciating the musical styles, the performance practices, and the cultural functions of music and dance in the Orient. Performance in a related music culture is strongly recommended and may be satisfied by concurrent enrollment in course 5A, 5B, 5C, or 8, as available. Offered on a rotational basis with other non-Western music courses in the 80 series. (General Education Codes: T4-Humanities and Arts, E, A.)
Instructor: Karlton Hester
T TH 12:00p - 1:45p
Music Center 101
Designed to provide students with a thorough and comprehensive background in the history and roots of jazz as a musical style from the late nineteenth century to the present. Essential jazz styles and traditions are discussed through lectures, required listenings, readings, lecture demonstrations, and film presentations. (General Education Codes: T4-Humanities and Arts, A.)
Instructor: Irene Herrmann
T TH 10:00a - 11:45a
Music Center 131
Surveys American folk music, both instrumental and vocal, by region and period. Approach is primarily through listening. Previous musical experience helpful, but not required. Offered in alternate academic years. (General Education Codes: T4-Humanities and Arts, A.)
Instructor: Fredric Lieberman
T TH 2:00p - 3:45p
Instructor: Music Center 101
The most significant group in the history of popular music, The Beatles spanned the gamut of styles from hard-edged R & B to sophisticated art-rock. This course explores their work in detail, in its own terms, and in the historical/cultural/technological contexts. (General Education Codes: T4-Humanities and Arts, A.)