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Piano Lab I — MIN2249.01, section 1

Instructor: Benjamin April
Days & Time: TH 1:40pm-3:30pm
Credits: 2

Piano Lab I aims to introduce the piano to first-time musicians or first-time pianists. Over the course of the semester, basics in music theory, piano technique, and note reading will be taught, culminating in an end-of-term recital. Please note that this course is meant for beginners, not advanced pianists.

Advanced Projects in Dance — DAN4795.01

Instructor: Dana Reitz
Days & Time: MO 7:00pm-8:50pm
Credits: 2

This is an essential course for students wishing to make new work for performance this term, whether one project or a series. It is designed specifically to support each person鈥檚 artistic voice and manner of working.

Resonance -relating to sound, movement, space and time - — DAN4378.01

Instructor: Martin Landz
Days & Time: WE 4:10pm-6:00pm
Credits: 2

A class, a laboratory that explores the relationship between movement and sound, starting with the phenomenology of sound and acoustics, and considering the translation from sound to movement.

Incorporates listening techniques and sensory perception and encourages participants, through improvisation, to draw from movement, sound, space and memory interchangeably. They will be guided through exercises that help make decisions based on assessment, observation, listening and decision making.

Orchestration — MCO4133.01

Instructor: Nicholas Brooke
Days & Time: WE 4:10pm-6:00pm
Credits: 2

A primer in orchestration, for students who are selected to write for Sage City Symphony. We will pore over the 19th and 20th century orchestral repertoire, getting to know instruments, ranges, and agilities. Analysis, piano reduction, and orchestration from grand staff will be used to internalize and hear orchestration. Students will be expected to create and get feedback on textural sketches of their future pieces.