33 courses with the subject MUSI, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
MUSI 101The Beatles1.00
In the sixties, the Beatles revolutionized popular music. This course is an in-depth study of the music of the Beatles with a focus on songwriting. The goals are to learn how to analyze their songs, to gain insights into their music and lyrics, to understand why they were so successful and to think critically about music. Issues of the significance of rock on the culture and history of the sixties are also discussed. Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: No Junior, Senior Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation and The Process of Writing Core Component: None
Music is for everyone. Yet, it can seem almost mystical to the uninitiated. "Musicianship and Songwriting" provides an environment in which students with no prior musical experience are encouraged to explore the fundamentals of musical practice. Through group singing, rudimentary keyboard, and rhythm exercises, students establish connections between their bodies, ears, and minds that are essential for making music. Individual hearings are conducted over the course of the semester to guide students' practice. Students learn to read notation and examine music's core elements (rhythm, melody, and harmony) as expressed through popular, folk, and traditional idioms. At the end of the term, students apply their understanding of these elements through the composition of a song. Whether students ultimately aim to be vocational creators or more well-educated listeners, the skills and methods in this course prepare them for a deeper study of music; guiding them to a better understanding of the music they hear every day. Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Recommended: Students who have taken private lessons or have high school music performance experience should take MUSI 203 Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
Rock is a dominant force, a phenomenon. It began as the language of youth and grew to its present centrality. This music course examines innovative songs and artists, primarily from the `50s through the `70s, the era of classic rock. The goals of the course are to broaden students' knowledge of rock history for this period, to gain insights into the music and lyrics, to learn how to listen and analyze music, and to think critically. Since rock reflected 20th-century society, broad issues of culture, art, and history are also discussed. (H&A) Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: No Junior, Senior Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation and The Process of Writing Core Component: None
An introduction designed to acquaint the listener with some of the masterpieces of Western classical music and beyond, and to develop an awareness of the role of musical elements, such as melody and orchestration, in the works studied. Coursework also attempts to develop an awareness of the role of musical elements, such as melody, harmony, and orchestration, in the works studied. While it is not expected that students have played an instrument or read music, coursework does attempt to develop some skills in score reading and notation. Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Restrictions: May not be taken after a 200-level course has been completed. Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation or Confronting Collective Challenges Core Component: None
An introduction to the harmonic language of Bach, Beethoven and the Beatles. Students learn to make basic chords and coordinate them with melodies to create sensible progressions in all keys. The course includes ear-training skills. (TH) Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Recommended: Students considering a major or minor in music should take this course as soon as possible. Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
A continuation of Harmony I. The first part of the course is an intensive review of harmonic principles that develops greater fluency with them. The second part covers chromatic harmony and completes the chord grammar begun in Harmony I. The third part applies all the harmonic principles in an extensive analysis of a major composition such as a Beethoven symphony. Laboratory time devoted to ear training is required as in
Offers the study of basic jazz theory and its application in jazz improvisation. Topics include chord/scale relationships, musical line construction and development, jazz as a language, tension and release techniques, analysis of transcribed solos recorded by jazz masters, ear training, and jazz phrasing. Students play in class and practice outside of the classroom with pre-recorded rhythm section tracks. Theoretical material and several jazz compositions are memorized with students learning to play this material from memory on their instruments. Exams include written and performance segments. It is expected that enrolling students can read music and have played their instrument for at least three years. Open to wind, string, and keyboard musicians. (PF) Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Recommended: Previous completion of MUSI 203 is recommended. Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
MUSI 215Music History I: Medieval through Baroque Periods1.00
A survey of music history from Gregorian chant to Bach and Vivaldi. Music is studied both by itself and within its contemporary social context. Major genres, styles, and techniques of musical composition are discussed in both analytical and historical perspectives, through the study of representative works. (H&A) Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
The Colgate Chamber Players (strings, pianists, brass, and winds) explore and perform a diverse chamber music repertoire in 4-5 yearly concerts, both on and off campus. Masterclasses, workshops, and performances with internationally recognized guest artists, outreach activities and repertoire research round out each semester. An audition is required. This S/U only course may be taken for credit up to 4 times. Students who wish to continue register for the graded 300-level. Credits: .25 Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Restrictions: Audition required Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
Workshop that provides an introduction to the modern digital studio. Students learn mixing and signal processing techniques in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW), analog and digital synthesis, and the mastering process to develop skills in writing, recording, and editing digital music to meet current industry standards. In addition to creating original tracks, students are assessed on studio terminology and their ability to identify common production techniques in the work of other musicians, producers, and engineers. (TH) Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation or Quantitative and Algorithmic Reasoning Core Component: None
The 68-member student and professional orchestra offers four major concerts on the music department concert series every year. With the same wide-ranging repertoire of any major urban professional orchestra students learn about the works technically, stylistically, and historically. An audition is required. This S/U only course may be taken for credit up to 4 times. Students who wish to continue register for the graded 300-level. Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Restrictions: Audition required Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
The ensemble introduces basic elements of jazz improvisation (blues) and includes interaction with nationally and internationally recognized guest artists. Students perform works by the top contemporary jazz writers as well as classic charts from the standard big band repertoire including Bob Mintzer, Thad Jones, Shelly Berg, Bill Holman, Sammy Nestico, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Participation in two consecutive terms is required in order to receive a single credit. (PF) This S/U only course may be taken for credit up to 4 times, and requires an audition. Credits: .25 Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Restrictions: Audition required Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
Subject
MUSI
Type
course
Repeatable
may be taken for credit up to 4 times, and requires an audition.
Private study in voice or musical instruments is offered to advanced students. The course consists of one- hour lessons each week during the term and may include a public performance. (PF) before applying to take lessons for credit. Proposal required. Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
Student must have studied at Colgate with their studio instructor for at least two semesters
Corequisite
None
MUSI 245Composition1.00
Students learn to compose for acoustic instruments in a workshop/masterclass setting. There are occasional opportunities for readings of student work by visiting artists. Over the course of the semester, students compose several short pieces before composing a complete work for chamber ensemble. These pieces are then performed in a public concert at the end of the semester. (TH) Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
Can music be evaluated (criticized) rationally and objectively? After a review of traditional harmonic theory, the course covers critical theories of the 20th century, which students then apply to compositions of Western masters ranging from Bach to Brahms in order to test their claims. The course concludes with students' own critical evaluations of an important composition. (TH) Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation and The Process of Writing Core Component: None
MUSI 313The Italian Opera Tradition (Study Group)1.00
After an introduction to the principles of music drama, this course concentrates on operas representative of all important periods of the Italian tradition. The composers include Monteverdi, Mozart, and Verdi. The remaining operas studied are determined according to what is offered in the opera houses in and around Venice during a particular season. (H&A) When Offered: Venice Study Group Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: None Core Component: None
The Colgate Chamber Players (strings, pianists, brass, and winds) explore and perform a diverse and rich chamber music repertoire in 4-5 yearly concerts, both on and off campus.Masterclasses, workshops, and performances with internationally recognized guest artists, outreach activities and repertoire research round out each semester.
An advanced workshop seminar in which students learn to compose and produce music for passive and interactive media. Course topics include sample library realization, coding interactive sound in real and virtual spaces, and post-production procedures for contemporary physical formats and digital codecs. Students must demonstrate proficiency in a DAW or notation software. Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
It is often said that "music is a universal language," but how true is it? Students explore the "language" of music around the globe from the perspectives of sound, culture, history, and basic principles to shed light on what music means, what it sounds like, and how it functions (theoretically and socially) within different musical-cultural contexts. Through lectures, discussions, practical workshops, and performances, students examine traditional music, popular styles, and modern changes in regions such as Korea, Indonesia, Sub- Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and China with the goals of thinking critically and analytically about music while understanding its relevance within specific cultures. Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
The 68-member student and professional orchestra offers four major concerts on the music department concert series every year. With the same wide-ranging repertoire of any major urban professional orchestra
The ensemble introduces basic elements of jazz improvisation (blues) and includes interaction with nationally and internationally recognized guest artists. Students perform works by the top contemporary jazz writers as well as classic charts from the standard big band repertoire including Bob Mintzer, Thad Jones, Shelly Berg, Bill Holman, Sammy Nestico, Count Basie, and Duke Ellington. Participation in two consecutive terms is required in order to receive a single credit. (PF) This graded course may be taken for credit up to 4 times, and requires an audition. Juniors and seniors may elect to take this course S/U (pursuant to all University S/U policies). Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Restrictions: Audition required Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
Subject
MUSI
Credits (min)
1
Credits (max)
1
Credit unit
Credits
Type
course
Repeatable
may be taken for credit up to 4 times, and requires an audition.
A performance course in choral music. The University Chorus rehearses and performs a diverse repertoire of choral masterworks, often with an accompanying guest orchestra. The purpose of this ensemble is to strengthen the community through music-making, improve each individual singer's musicianship and confidence in vocal technique, and perform both standard and lesser-known choral repertoire. A subset of the University Chorus, Chamber Singers, is the select choir at Colgate, performing more complex and unaccompanied repertoire and meeting for an extra hour each rehearsal. This graded course may be taken for credit up to 4 times, and requires an audition. Juniors and seniors may elect to take this course S/U (pursuant to all University S/U policies). Credits: .25 Major/Minor Restrictions: None
Subject
MUSI
Type
course
Repeatable
may be taken for credit up to 4 times, and requires an audition.
Private study in voice or musical instruments is offered to advanced students. The course consists of one- hour lessons each week during the term and may include a public performance. (PF) before applying to take lessons for credit. Proposal required. Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
Student must have studied at Colgate with their studio instructor for at least two semesters
Corequisite
None
MUSI 391Independent Study
Opportunity for individual study in areas not covered by formal course offerings, under the guidance of a member of the faculty. Credits: variable Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
Offered as an independent study, this course is required for honors or high honors in music. Taken in the senior year, study may be in whatever the student and faculty adviser regard as the student's major musical strength. Major/Minor Restrictions: None Class Restriction: None Area of Inquiry: Human Thought and Expression Liberal Arts Practices: Artistic Practice and Interpretation Core Component: None
