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Introduction to Harmony — MTH2128.01

Fall 2023
Instructor: Nicholas Brooke
Credits: 4
A nuts-and-bolts overview of tonal harmony, from scales and chords to voice leading. At first we'll focus on the harmonic practices of Classical and Baroque music, later broadening our focus to a variety of pop, jazz, and contemporary music. Emphasis will be placed on creative work, and students will be asked to compose (and perform) pieces in a variety of harmonic styles. Ear
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Introduction to Harmony — MTH2128.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Nicholas Brooke
Credits: 4
A nuts-and-bolts overview of tonal harmony, from scales and chords to voice leading. At first we'll focus on the harmonic practices of Classical and Baroque music, later broadening our focus to a variety of pop, jazz, and contemporary music. Emphasis will be placed on creative work, and students will be asked to compose (and perform) pieces in a variety of harmonic styles.
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Introduction to Harmony — MTH2128.01

Fall 2015
Instructor: Nick Brooke
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 4
A nuts‐and‐bolts overview of tonal harmony, from scales and chords to voice leading. At first we’ll focus on the harmonic practices of Classical and Baroque music, later broadening our focus to a variety of pop, jazz, and contemporary music. Emphasis will be placed on creative work, and students will be asked to compose and perform pieces in a variety of harmonic styles. Ear
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Introduction to Harmony — MTH2128.01

Fall 2017
Instructor: Nick Brooke
Credits: 4
A nuts‐and‐bolts overview of tonal harmony, from scales and chords to voice leading and common progressions. At first we’ll focus on the harmonic practices of Classical music, later broadening our focus to a variety of pop, jazz, and contemporary music. Emphasis will be placed on creative work, and students will be asked to compose and perform pieces in a variety of harmonic
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Introduction to Jazz Harmony — MTH2276.01

Fall 2014
Instructor: jacob sacks
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 4
This course will approach the subject of harmony from a jazz perspective. Participants will learn about chord structures and inversions, scales and modes used in improvisation, plus common (and uncommon) chord progressions. Participants will also learn how to identify chord symbols used in lead sheets and how to make practical use of one’s knowledge of key signatures when
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Introduction to Jazz Theory and Improvisation — MTH2272.01

Spring 2018
Instructor: Bruce Williamson
Credits: 4
This course will review both diatonic and modal harmony as it applies to chord structures, chord progressions and scales used in jazz improvisation. Students will learn how to translate the chord symbols found in lead sheets (music with only chord symbols and melody), how to interpret chord alterations, and how to identify key centers. This course will help students learn the
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Introduction to Jazz Theory and Improvisation — MTH2272.01

Spring 2016
Instructor: Bruce Williamson
Credits: 4
This course will review both diatonic and modal harmony as it applies to chord structures, chord progressions and scales used in jazz improvisation. Students will learn how to translate the chord symbols found in lead sheets (music with only chord symbols and melody), how to interpret chord alterations, and how to identify key centers. This course will help students learn the
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Introduction to Jazz Theory and Improvisation — MTH2272.01

Spring 2019
Instructor: Bruce Williamson
Credits: 4
This course will review both diatonic and modal harmony as it applies to chord structures, chord progressions and scales used in jazz improvisation. Students will learn how to translate the chord symbols found in “lead sheets” (music with only chord symbols and melody), how to interpret chord alterations, and how to identify key centers. This course will help students learn the
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Introduction to Jazz Theory and Improvisation — MTH2272.01

Spring 2015
Instructor: Bruce Williamson
Credits: 4
This course will review both diatonic and modal harmony as it applies to chord structures, chord progressions and scales used in jazz improvisation. Students will learn how to translate the chord symbols found in lead sheets (music with only chord symbols and melody), how to interpret chord alterations, and how to identify key centers. This course will help students learn the
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Introduction to Sound Recording and Mixing — MSR2141.01

Fall 2021
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 2
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of sound recording/music production techniques and using the medium of sound as a creative form. Students will be introduced to recording techniques through lectures, hands-on exercises, and critical listening sessions. We will cover basic sound acoustics, spot and stereo microphone techniques, field recording techniques,
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Introduction to Sound Recording and Mixing — MSR2141.01

Fall 2019
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 4
This course will offer an introduction to studio recording techniques through recording sessions, hands-on exercises, lectures, and critical listening sessions. We will cover basic sound acoustics, spot and stereo microphone techniques, signal flow, audio processing, and creative and unconventional music recording techniques. We will record various genres of music in a
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Introduction to Sound Recording and Mixing — MSR2141.01

Spring 2024
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 4
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of sound recording/music production techniques and using the medium of sound as a creative form. Students will be introduced to recording techniques through lectures, hands-on exercises, and critical listening sessions. We will cover basic sound acoustics, spot and stereo microphone techniques, field recording techniques,
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Introduction to Sound Recording and Mixing — MSR2141.01) (cancelled 5/6/2024

Fall 2024
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 4
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of sound recording/music production techniques and using the medium of sound as a creative form. Students will be introduced to recording techniques through lectures, hands-on exercises, and critical listening sessions. We will cover basic sound acoustics, spot and stereo microphone techniques, field recording techniques,
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Introduction to Sound Recording and Mixing — MSR2141.01

Fall 2023
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 4
This course introduces students to the fundamentals of sound recording/music production techniques and using the medium of sound as a creative form. Students will be introduced to recording techniques through lectures, hands-on exercises, and critical listening sessions. We will cover basic sound acoustics, spot and stereo microphone techniques, field recording techniques,
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Introduction to Sound Recording and Mixing Lab — MSR2142.01

Fall 2021
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 2
In the Lab section of this course, we will focus on applying the recording techniques that we learn in the main class via recording sessions at the recording studio of Jennings. Students will learn how to run recording sessions, invite their musical collaborations/ensembles, and learn how to work in a collaborative environment. The Lab section of this class will run as in
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Introduction to Studio Recording — MSR2141.01

Spring 2019
Instructor: Senem Pirler
Credits: 2
This course will offer an introduction to studio recording techniques through recording sessions, hands-on exercises, lectures, and critical listening sessions. We will cover basic sound acoustics, spot and stereo microphone techniques, signal flow, audio processing, and creative and unconventional music recording techniques. We will record various genres of music in a
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Introduction to Viola — MIN2214.01

Spring 2025
Instructor: Ariel Rudiakov
Credits: 1
The course is designed for students with no prior string instrument experience. Admission is on a first come, first served basis. Classes will be one-on-one, individual lessons. Daily practice of 10 to 15 minutes is expected, in order for students to become familiar and comfortable with the basic mechanics of playing viola. Experience with reading music, playing piano or any
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Introduction to Viola — MIN2214.01

Spring 2024
Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 1
The course is designed for students with no prior string instrument experience. Admission is on a first come first serve basis. Classes will be individual. Daily practice (10-15 min.) is expected so students can become familiar and comfortable with the instrument.
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Introduction to Viola — MIN2214.01

Fall 2025
Instructor: Ariel Rudiakov
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 1

The course is designed for students with no prior string instrument experience. Admission is on a first come, first served basis. Classes will be one-on-one, individual lessons.

Daily practice of 10 to 15 minutes is expected, in order for students to become familiar and comfortable with the basic mechanics of playing the viola.

Experience with reading music,

Instrumental Study

Introduction to Viola — MIN2214.01

Fall 2024
Instructor: Ariel Rudiakov
Credits: 1
This course is designed for students with no prior string instrument experience. Admission is on a first come, first served basis. Classes are individual lessons, taught on a weekly basis. Daily practice (10 to 15 minutes) is expected, so that students can become familiar and comfortable with the instrument.
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Introduction to Viola — MIN2214.01

Spring 2026
Instructor: Ariel Rudiakov
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 1

This course is designed for students with no prior string instrument experience. Admission is on a first come, first served basis. Classes will be one on one, individual lessons.

Daily practice  of 10 to 15 minutes is expected, in order for students to become familiar and comfortable with the basic mechanics of playing viola.

Experience with reading

Instrumental Study

Introduction to Violin — MIN2250.01

Spring 2024
Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 1
The course is designed for students with no prior string instrument experience. Admission is on a first come first serve basis. Classes will be individual or together with another student. Daily practice (10-15 min.) is expected so students can become familiar and comfortable with the instrument.
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Introduction to Violin/Viola — MIN2250.01

Fall 2023
Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 1
The course is designed for students with no prior string instrument experience. Admission is on a first come first serve basis. Classes will be individual or together with another student. Daily practice (10-15 min.) is expected so students can become familiar and comfortable with the instrument.
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Intuitive Electronics for Sound — MSR4262.01

Spring 2024
Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 4
This course offers a hands-on introduction to electronic components, oscillators, sound transduction and MIDI from an artistic perspective. Students will be guided through theory, construction and/or modification of their own set of electronic sound instruments. Areas of study will include noise generators, MIDI controllers, ambient RF transducers, converting speakers into
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