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Academic Year 2004/2005

Improvisation in Cross Cultural Perspective
MUSC 513 SP

This course will explore musical improvisation around the world from a variety of theoretical and practical perspectives. Readings on theories of improvisational processes, as well as on specific musical traditions in the United States, India, Indonesia, Africa, and elsewhere, will combine with practical transcription and analysis projects.

MAJOR READINGS

Bruno Nettl, IN THE COURSE OF PERFORMANCE
Bruno Nettl, "THOUGHTS OF IMPROVISATION"
Paul Berliner, THINKING IN JAZZ
Harold Powers, "MODE"
Ernest Ferand, DIE IMPROVISATION IN DER MUSIK
Walter Kaufmann, MUSICAL NOTATIONS OF THE ORIENT
Various other articles

EXAMINATIONS AND ASSIGNMENTS

Final research paper. Weekly writing assignments.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS and/or COMMENTS

Graduate seminar; undergraduates by exception and permission.

COURSE FORMAT: Seminar

REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Level: GRAD    Credit: 1    Gen Ed Area Dept: NONE    Grading Mode: Graded   

Prerequisites: NONE Links to Web Resources For This Course.

Last Updated on MAR-21-2005

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