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Intuitive Electronics for Sound — MCO4362.01

Fall 2021
Instructor: Jen Kutler
Credits: 4
This course offers a hands-on introduction to electronic components, oscillators, circuit bending and sound transduction 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 circuit bending, theremins, ambient RF transducers, converting speakers into
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Intuitive Electronics for Sound — MSR4262.01

Spring 2023
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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Is Anybody Out There? Creating Bennington Radio — MSR2121.01

Fall 2016
Instructor: Thom Loubet
Credits: 2
Radio has existed at Bennington in various forms for years, but if you could create Bennington Radio from scratch, and make it into anything you can dream of, what would it sound like?  What would it provide to our community, and how would you identify that community?  What could we create that would change life both on campus and around the world?  What would it
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Javanese Gamelan — MPF2201.01

Fall 2021
Instructor: Nicholas Brooke
Credits: 2
A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama (rhythm), pathet (tonality),
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Javanese Gamelan — MPF2201.01

Fall 2016
Instructor: Nicholas Brooke
Credits: 2
A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama (rhythm), pathet (tonality),
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Javanese Gamelan — MPF2201.01

Spring 2019
Instructor: Nicholas Brooke
Credits: 2
A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama (rhythm), pathet (tonality),
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Javanese Gamelan — MPF2201.01

Fall 2015
Instructor: Nick Brooke
Days & Time: TBA
Credits: 2
A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama (rhythm), pathet (tonality),
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Javanese Gamelan — MPF2201.01

Fall 2017
Instructor: Nick Brooke
Credits: 2
A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama (rhythm), pathet (tonality),
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Javanese Gamelan — MPF2201.01) (day/time updated 11/11/2024

Spring 2025
Instructor: Nicholas Brooke
Credits: 2
A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama (rhythm), pathet (tonality),
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Javanese Gamelan — MPF2201.01

Spring 2023
Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 2
A practicum in playing and hearing the gamelan, the Central Javanese percussion orchestra. Students will learn about court and local traditions of Indonesia while playing classic works of karawitan (loosely translated as “weaving”), the multilayered repertoire of Central Java. Weekly rehearsals will focus on navigating the intricate levels of irama (rhythm), pathet
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Jazz and Modern Music Theory — MTH4121.01

Fall 2024
Instructor: Jen Allen
Credits: 4
This course will review both diatonic and modal harmony as it applies to chord structures, chord progressions, scales used in jazz improvisation, how to interpret chord alterations, and how to identify key centers. We will learn how to translate the chord symbols found in “lead sheets” (music with only chord symbols and melody) and develop the necessary skills to create
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Jazz Ensemble — MPF4250.01

Spring 2025
Instructor: Jen Allen
Credits: 2
This ensemble will perform a wide range of Jazz music (a genre that is constantly evolving), with an emphasis on both ensemble playing and improvisation skills. By playing together, students will learn how blues, swing, Latin, and rock elements have all fueled this music called jazz. Students will also learn how major Jazz artists such as Ellington, Monk, Mingus, Wayne Shorter,
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Jazz Ensemble — MPF4250.01

Spring 2018
Instructor: Bruce Williamson
Credits: 2
This ensemble will perform a wide range of Jazz music (a genre that is constantly evolving), with an emphasis on both ensemble playing and improvisation skills. By playing together, students will learn how blues, swing, latin, and rock elements have all fueled this music called jazz. Students will also learn how major Jazz artists such as Ellington, Monk, Mingus, Wayne Shorter,
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Jazz Ensemble — MPF4250.01

Fall 2024
Instructor: Jen Allen
Credits: 2
This ensemble will perform a wide range of jazz music (a genre that is constantly evolving), with an emphasis on both ensemble playing and improvisation skills. By playing together, students will learn how blues, swing, Latin, and modern music elements have all fueled this music called jazz. Students will also learn how major jazz artists such as Ellington, Monk, Mingus, Wayne
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Jazz Ensemble — MPF4250.02, section 2

Fall 2019
Instructor: Jennifer Allen
Credits: 2
This ensemble will perform a wide range of Jazz music (a genre that is constantly evolving), with an emphasis on both ensemble playing and improvisation skills. By playing together, students will learn how blues, swing, Latin, and rock elements have all fueled this music called jazz. Students will also learn how major Jazz artists such as Ellington, Monk, Mingus, Wayne Shorter,
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Jazz Ensemble — MPF4250.01

Fall 2018
Instructor: Hui Cox
Credits: 2
This ensemble will perform a wide range of Jazz music (a genre that is constantly evolving), with an emphasis on both ensemble playing and improvisation skills. By playing together, students will learn how blues, swing, Latin, and rock elements have all fueled this music called jazz. Students will also learn how major Jazz artists such as Ellington, Monk, Mingus, Wayne Shorter,
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Jazz Ensemble — MPF4250.01) (time updated as of 10/4/2023

Spring 2024
Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 2
This ensemble will perform a wide range of Jazz music (a genre that is constantly evolving), with an emphasis on both ensemble playing and improvisation skills. By playing together, students will learn how blues, swing, Latin, and rock elements have all fueled this music called jazz. Students will also learn how major Jazz artists such as Ellington, Monk, Mingus, Wayne Shorter,
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Jazz Ensemble — MPF4250.01

Spring 2020
Instructor: Bruce Williamson
Credits: 2
This ensemble will perform a wide range of Jazz music (a genre that is constantly evolving), with an emphasis on both ensemble playing and improvisation skills. By playing together, students will learn how blues, swing, Latin, and rock elements have all fueled this music called jazz. Students will also learn how major Jazz artists such as Ellington, Monk, Mingus, Wayne Shorter,
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Jazz Ensemble — MPF4250.01

Fall 2017
Instructor: Bruce Williamson
Credits: 2
This ensemble will perform a wide range of Jazz music (a genre that is constantly evolving), with an emphasis on both ensemble playing and improvisation skills. By playing together, students will learn how blues, swing, latin, and rock elements have all fueled this music called jazz. Students will also learn how major Jazz artists such as Ellington, Monk, Mingus, Wayne Shorter,
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Jazz Ensemble — MPF4250.01

Fall 2016
Instructor: Bruce Williamson
Credits: 2
This ensemble will perform a wide range of Jazz music (a genre that is constantly evolving), with an emphasis on both ensemble playing and improvisation skills. By playing together, students will learn how blues, swing, latin, and rock elements have all fueled this music called jazz. Students will also learn how major Jazz artists such as Ellington, Monk, Mingus, Wayne Shorter,
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Jazz Ensemble — MPF4250.01

Spring 2015
Instructor: Bruce Williamson
Credits: 2
This ensemble will perform a wide range of Jazz music (a genre that is constantly evolving), with an emphasis on both ensemble playing and improvisation skills. By playing together, students will learn how blues, swing, latin, and rock elements have all fueled this music called jazz. Students will also learn how major Jazz artists such as Ellington, Monk, Mingus, Wayne Shorter,
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Jazz Ensemble — MPF4250.01, section 1

Fall 2019
Instructor: Jennifer Allen
Credits: 2
This ensemble will perform a wide range of Jazz music (a genre that is constantly evolving), with an emphasis on both ensemble playing and improvisation skills. By playing together, students will learn how blues, swing, Latin, and rock elements have all fueled this music called jazz. Students will also learn how major Jazz artists such as Ellington, Monk, Mingus, Wayne Shorter,
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Jazz Ensemble — MPF4250.02

Fall 2020
Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 1
This ensemble will perform a wide range of Jazz music (a genre that is constantly evolving), with an emphasis on both ensemble playing and improvisation skills. By playing together, students will learn how blues, swing, Latin, and rock elements have all fueled this music called jazz. Students will also learn how major Jazz artists such as Ellington, Monk, Mingus, Wayne Shorter,
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Jazz Ensemble — MPF4250.01

Fall 2020
Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 1
This ensemble will perform a wide range of Jazz music (a genre that is constantly evolving), with an emphasis on both ensemble playing and improvisation skills. By playing together, students will learn how blues, swing, Latin, and rock elements have all fueled this music called jazz. Students will also learn how major Jazz artists such as Ellington, Monk, Mingus, Wayne Shorter,
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Jazz Ensemble — MPF4250.01

Spring 2023
Instructor: Carly Rudzinski
Credits: 2
This ensemble will perform a wide range of Jazz music (a genre that is constantly evolving), with an emphasis on both ensemble playing and improvisation skills. By playing together, students will learn how blues, swing, Latin, and rock elements have all fueled this music called jazz. Students will also learn how major Jazz artists such as Ellington, Monk,
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