Rehearsal band for music of historical styles such as marches, polkas, and Dixieland, as well as current dance music. Learn to play in a large ensemble with rhythm section, brass, and winds. Performances at various school sports and other events.
Study, rehearsal, and public performance of music arranged for large ensembles in a variety of jazz and popular styles, with an emphasis on the skills needed to perform within an ensemble. All instruments are welcome. Different literature will be studied each semester.
The study of the theory, techniques and performance practices of popular, Gospel and other African American choir arrangements with piano accompaniment.
In African Drumming Ensemble students play traditional African music; the class is an in-depth examination of African drumming and performance of African music integral to everyday festivities and life in African society
Explores intermediate/advanced concepts in electronic music composition and performance. MUS 30 expands on the foundational electronic music techniques from MUS 29, giving students access to multiple ways of making electronic music that will stand the test of time.
A practical study of the historical and technical aspects of electronic music, including compositional techniques of hardware and software synthesis, sampling, MIDI sequencing, audio processing, and multi-track audio recording.
The study of the music of the twentieth century through analysis of its composers and styles as well as graphic scores, electronic music recordings and development of new technologies.
A survey of the origin, trends, styles and genres of rock and popular music from the early 20th century to the present day, focusing on historical and cultural influences and the effects of technology on popular music.
An examination of how music encodes "queerness" by focusing on significant musical styles and performers in the LGBT community.
Detailed study of opera and musical theater within historical, cultural, political, and social contexts. During the fall semester, the course will focus on upcoming operas performed by the San Francisco Opera.