ENROLL

Yaron Klein

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Arabic 222

ARBC 222 required.

Yaron Klein

Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in Arabic 222

ARBC 222 required.

Kathleen Ryor

Fred Hagstrom

Sophomore Priority

Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: ARTS 110.WL0 (Synonym 52055)

Daniel Bruggeman

Sophomore Priority

Eleanor Jensen

NOT Sophomore priority, Class fees apply.

Kelly Connole

This course is an introduction to wheel throwing and handbuilding as primary methods of construction for both functional and non-functional ceramic forms. An understanding of ceramic history and technical skills are achieved through studio practice, readings, and demonstrations. Emphasis is placed on the development of strong three-dimensional forms as well as the relationship of form to surface. Coursework includes a variety of firing techniques and development of surface design. 

Sophomore Priority

Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: ARTS 130.WL0 (Synonym 52077)

Linda Rossi, Arielle R. Rebek

Study nature aesthetics and examine your assumptions about the landscape photograph. Question the formal, moral and biological implications of your "framed view-point," as you move your lens across the prairies, woods and farmer's fields of Northfield. Reflect on the ways in which nature has been visually represented in the classroom, creating a three-way intersection between art, science and technology. In particular, what are the effects of two-dimensional representation on our estrangement from nature itself? Demonstrations, readings, discussions and field trips will help the student create a final portfolio of digital prints and text. Digital cameras are provided.

Sophomore Priority

Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: ARTS 140.WL0 (Synonym 52061)

Danny Saathoff

This 3-D foundations course will engage students in learning to articulate and dissect the elements of three-dimensional design. Using metal, wire, clay, wood and found objects, students will construct and fabricate three dimensional objects while developing an understanding of visual language and its power to tell a story or convey a message. Students will also study examples of historical and contemporary artists and designers to provide context for their projects. 

Sophomore Priority

Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: ARTS 150.WL0 (Synonym 50973)

Daniel Bruggeman

Focused around studio projects emphasizing drawing media, this course explores the complexity and variety of representations of the natural world. Students will be introduced to artists and writers who address the impact of human activity on the environment from a range of historical and topical perspectives.

Prerequisite: Studio Arts 110, 113 or 114 or instructor consent

Kelly Connole

This course is focused on the creative possibilities of the pottery wheel as a means to create utilitarian objects. Students are challenged to explore conceptual ideas while maintaining a dedication to function. An understanding of aesthetic values and technical skills are achieved through studio practice, readings, and demonstrations. Basic glaze and clay calculations, high fire and wood kiln firing techniques, and a significant civic engagement component, known as the Empty Bowls Project, are included in the course.

Prerequisite: Studio Art 130, 236 or high school experience with wheel throwing and instructor permission

Fred Hagstrom

Students will work in one of the four primary media of printmaking: intaglio, relief, lithography, or silkscreen. After students make their choice of which process they will use, demonstrations will be offered in each area. The goal includes building upon skills that were established in the pre-requisite drawing class. Each print media affords great potential in experimentation.

Prerequisite: Studio Art 110, 113 or 114

Linda Rossi, Arielle R. Rebek

This course will explore the technical, aesthetic and critical issues of analog and digital media. The student will work with large format analog cameras, digital cameras, scanners, printers, some darkroom work and the Photoshop program. Through specific assignments, field trips and personal experimentation students will broaden their understanding of this media. Some digital cameras will be provided.

Prerequisite: Studio Art 140, 141, 238 or 240 or instructor permission

David Lefkowitz

Prerequisite: Studio Art 110 and 260 (for students focusing on painting) or two prior drawing or printmaking courses from Studio Art 110, 113, 114, 210, 212, and 274 (for students focusing on drawing)

Laska Jimsen

This class introduces students to the full range of production tools and forms, building both the technical and conceptual skills needed to continue at more advanced levels. We will explore the aesthetics and mechanics of shooting digital video, the role of sound and how to record and mix it, field and studio production, lighting, and editing with Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Course work will include individual and group production projects, readings, and writing. This is an essential foundation for anyone interested in moving-image production and learning the specifics of CAMS' studios, cameras, and lighting equipment.

Sophomore Priority. Extra Time required.

Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: CAMS 111.WL1 (Synonym 51547)

Cecilia Cornejo

This class introduces students to the full range of production tools and forms, building both the technical and conceptual skills needed to continue at more advanced levels. We will explore the aesthetics and mechanics of shooting digital video, the role of sound and how to record and mix it, field and studio production, lighting, and editing with Adobe Premiere Pro CC. Course work will include individual and group production projects, readings, and writing. This is an essential foundation for anyone interested in moving-image production and learning the specifics of CAMS' studios, cameras, and lighting equipment.

Sophomore Priority. Extra Time required.

Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: CAMS 111.WL2 (Synonym 51548)

Cecilia Cornejo

This course explores a hybrid cinematic genre whose critical and creative energies spring from the collision of traditionally separated spheres: documentary and fiction, text and image, private and public, reason and intuition. We focus on the intersection where creative practice and intellectual inquiry meet through theoretical readings, film screenings, and the fulfillment of various production exercises aimed at the production of original film work. Screenings include works by Carmen Castillo, Chris Marker, Ignacio Agüero, Jem Cohen, Agnés Varda, Harun Farocki, Jonas Mekas, and other filmmakers who have explored this hybrid form.

Prerequisite: Cinema and Media Studies 111

Extra Time required, evening screenings

Catherine Licata

Through a series of exercises, students will explore the fundamentals of making narrative films. Areas of focus in this course include visual storytelling and cinematography, working with actors, and story structure. Through readings, screenings, and writing exercises, we will analyze how mood, tone, and themes are constructed through formal techniques. Course work includes individual and group exercise, and culminates in individual short narrative projects.

Prerequisite: Cinema and Media Studies 111 and one additional Cinema and Media Studies course, or instructor permission

Extra Time required

Jennifer Bader

Meets concurrently with PE 107, which satisfies different requirements. Note that DANC 107 does not satisfy the PE graduation requirement.

Cross-listed with PE 107.00

Jane Shockley

Meets concurrently with PE 147, which satisfies different requirements. Note that DANC 147 does not satisfy the PE graduation requirement.

Daphne McCoy

Meets concurrently with PE 148, which satisfies different requirements. DANC 148 does not satisfy the PE graduation requirement.

Judith Howard

Daphne McCoy

Meets concurrently with PE 149, which satisfies different requirements. DANC 200 does not satisfy the PE graduation requirement.

Judith Howard, Jane Shockley

Rehearsal and full concert performance of student dance works created during the year and completed in the spring term. Open to all levels.

Prerequisite: Dance 205 or 215

Jennifer Bader

Meets concurrently with PE 108, which satisfies different requirements. DANC 208 does not satisfy the PE graduation requirement.

Jennifer Bader

Meets concurrently with PE 109, which satisfies different requirements. DANC 309 does not satisfy the PE graduation requirement.

Jane Shockley

This advanced course will continue to focus on a variety of embodied movement approaches to refine the awareness of the moving body and prepare for the rigors of performance and physical research. The aim will be on finding a personal connection to movement through subtlety, speed and effort.

Meets concurrently with PE 117, which satisfies different requirements. DANC 310 does not satisfy the PE graduation requirement.

Judith Howard, Jane Shockley

Prerequisite: Audition required

Audition required.

Gregory Smith

Sophomore Priority

Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: ENGL 160.WL1 (Synonym 52169)

Gregory Hewett

The course will center on the neglected genre of the non-academic essay, also referred to as creative nonfiction. Students will also have opportunities to experiment by including poetry and prose fiction with their essays. We will read and discuss historical and contemporary British essayists for a deeper understanding of rhetoric and aesthetics, for insight into London, and as models for writing. Each student will write a series of creative nonfiction essays (and some poetry and/or prose fiction, if they wish) based on cultural artifacts and sites from various periods in London’s history, as well as the present. In the tradition of the essay, the writing for this course will combine both personal and critical perspectives. Through workshops and revision, each writer will learn strategies for effectively establishing their own literary voice.

Prerequisite: Participation in OCS London program

Participation in Carleton OCS London Program

Gregory Smith

An advanced course in the writing of fiction. Students will write three to four short stories or novel chapters which will be read and critiqued by the class. 

Prerequisite: English 160, 161, 261, 262, 263, 265, 270, 271, 273, 280, 286, Cinema and Media Studies 271, 278, 279, Cross Cultural Studies 270 or Theater 246

Christopher Martin

For students with some experience in writing poetry, this workshop further develops craft and vision. Readings and exercises will be used to expand the poet's individual range, and to explore the power of poetic language. Over the ten weeks, each poet will write and revise a significant portfolio. 

Prerequisite: English 160, 161, 261, 262, 263, 265, 270, 271, 273, 280, 286, Cinema and Media Studies 271, 278, 279, Cross Cultural Studies 270 or Theater 246

Ronald Rodman

Staff, Nikki Melville

Weekly half-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. Open to students with no previous musical experience.

2023-24 lesson fee $376

Nikki Melville

Weekly half-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. Open to students with no previous musical experience.

2023-24 lesson fee $376, Only for students previously with Nikki Melville

Loren Fishman

Weekly half-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. Open to students with no previous musical experience.

2023-24 lesson fee $376, Only for students previously with Loren Fishman

Matthew McCright

Weekly half-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. Open to students with no previous musical experience.

2023-24 lesson fee $376, Only for students previously with Matthew McCright

Marcia Widman

Weekly half-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. Open to students with no previous musical experience.

2023-24 lesson fee $376, Only for students previously with Marcia Widman

Staff, Nikki Melville

Weekly half-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. The juried (J) course includes the opportunity for students to share their work in an end-of-term public or closed performance. Open to students with no previous musical experience. 

2023-24 $376 fee

Nikki Melville

Weekly half-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. The juried (J) course includes the opportunity for students to share their work in an end-of-term public or closed performance. Open to students with no previous musical experience. 

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Nikki Melville

Loren Fishman

Weekly half-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. The juried (J) course includes the opportunity for students to share their work in an end-of-term public or closed performance. Open to students with no previous musical experience. 

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Loren Fishman

Matthew McCright

Weekly half-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. The juried (J) course includes the opportunity for students to share their work in an end-of-term public or closed performance. Open to students with no previous musical experience. 

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Matthew McCright

Marcia Widman

Weekly half-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. The juried (J) course includes the opportunity for students to share their work in an end-of-term public or closed performance. Open to students with no previous musical experience. 

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Marcia Widman

Staff, Rick Penning

2023-24 $376 fee

Ben Allen

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Ben Allen

Victoria A Vargas

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Victoria A Vargas

Rick Penning

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Rick Penning

Staff, Rick Penning

2023-24 $376 fee

Ben Allen

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Ben Allen

Victoria A Vargas

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Victoria A Vargas

Rick Penning

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Rick Penning

Mark Kreitzer

2023-24 $376 fee

Mark Kreitzer

2023-24 $376 fee

Andrea Mazzariello

Individual instruction focusing on the student’s original compositions. Course work includes the study of compositional techniques, analysis of relevant works, and computer/MIDI/synthesizer technologies. The course is particularly directed toward the major who wishes to pursue the composition option in the Senior Integrative Exercise.

Prerequisite: Music 220 or instructor permission

2023-24 $376 fee

Staff, Hector Valdivia

2023-24 $376 fee

Hector Valdivia

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Hector Valdivia

Liz Ericksen

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen

Susan Crawford

2023-24 $376 fee

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford

Staff, Hector Valdivia

2023-24 $376 fee

Hector Valdivia

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Hector Valdivia

Liz Ericksen

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen

Susan Crawford

2023-24 $376 fee

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford

Staff, Hector Valdivia

2023-24 $376 fee

Hector Valdivia

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Hector Valdivia

Liz Ericksen

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen

Susan Crawford

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford

Staff, Hector Valdivia

2023-24 $376 fee

Hector Valdivia

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Hector Valdivia

Liz Ericksen

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen

Susan Crawford

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford

Thomas Rosenberg

2023-24 $376 fee

Zachery W Pelletier

2023-24 $376 fee

Thomas Rosenberg

2023-24 $376 fee

Zachery W Pelletier

2023-24 $376 fee

Connie K Martin

2023-24 $376 fee

Connie K Martin

2023-24 $376 fee

Martha Jamsa

2023-24 $376 fee

Martha Jamsa

2023-24 $376 fee

Merilee Klemp

2023-24 $376 fee

Merilee Klemp

2023-24 $376 fee

Merilee Klemp

2023-24 $376 fee

Merilee Klemp

2023-24 $376 fee

Nina Olsen

2023-24 $376 fee

Nina Olsen

2023-24 $376 fee

Greg Keel

2023-24 $376 fee

Greg Keel

2023-24 $376 fee

Ann Pesavento

2023-24 $376 fee

Ann Pesavento

2023-24 $376 fee

Gwen Anderson

2023-24 $376 fee

Gwen Anderson

2023-24 $376 fee

Lynn Deichert

2023-24 $376 fee

Lynn Deichert

2023-24 $376 fee

Ronald Rodman

2023-24 $376 fee

Ronald Rodman

2023-24 $376 fee

Ronald Rodman

2023-24 $376 fee

Ronald Rodman

2023-24 $376 fee

Ronald Rodman

2023-24 $376 fee

Ronald Rodman

2023-24 $376 fee

Jay Johnson

2023-24 $376 fee

Jay Johnson

2023-24 $376 fee

Elinor Niemisto

2023-24 $376 fee

Elinor Niemisto

2023-24 $376 fee

Janean Hall

2023-24 $376 fee

Janean Hall

2023-24 $376 fee

Janean Hall

2023-24 $376 fee

Janean Hall

2023-24 $376 fee

Yaron Klein

2023-24 $376 fee

Yaron Klein

2023-24 $376 fee

Mark Krusemeyer

2023-24 $376 fee

Mark Krusemeyer

2023-24 $376 fee

Laura Caviani

Study the tools for learning the jazz "language." Learn to improvise through scale and mode study, transcription, and composition. Turn chord symbols into chord voicings and accompaniment. Explore the blues, jazz "standards," and today's music. Materials: staff paper, The Real Book, vol. 1, or similar fake book, and the app iReal Pro. Weekly studio class required.

Prerequisite: Three years of piano or instructor permission

2023-24 $376 fee

Laura Caviani

Study the tools for learning the jazz "language." Learn to improvise through scale and mode study, transcription, and composition. Turn chord symbols into chord voicings and accompaniment. Explore the blues, jazz "standards," and today's music. Materials: staff paper, The Real Book, vol. 1, or similar fake book, and the app iReal Pro. Weekly studio class required.

Prerequisite: Three years of piano or instructor permission

2023-24 $376 fee

Travis Schilling

2023-24 $376 fee

Travis Schilling

2023-24 $376 fee

Zacc Harris

2023-24 $376 fee

Zacc Harris

2023-24 $376 fee

Jay Johnson

2023-24 $376 fee

Jay Johnson

2023-24 $376 fee

Laura Caviani

The study of the basic grammar and syntax of jazz improvisation styles, including transcribing solos, chord/scale materials and melodic patterns. Weekly studio class required.

2023-24 $376 fee

Laura Caviani

The study of the basic grammar and syntax of jazz improvisation styles, including transcribing solos, chord/scale materials and melodic patterns. Weekly studio class required.

2023-24 $376 fee

David Whetstone

2023-24 $376 fee

David Whetstone

2023-24 $376 fee

David Whetstone

2023-24 $376 fee

David Whetstone

2023-24 $376 fee

Gao Hong

2023-24 $376 fee

Gao Hong

2023-24 $376 fee

Jay Johnson

World drumming instruction in various ethnic drumming styles including West African (Ghanaian instruments), Cuban (congas), North Indian (tabla) and Middle Eastern (dumbek). Equipment available for registered students.

2023-24 $376 fee

Jay Johnson

World drumming instruction in various ethnic drumming styles including West African (Ghanaian instruments), Cuban (congas), North Indian (tabla) and Middle Eastern (dumbek). Equipment available for registered students.

2023-24 $376 fee

Mark Kreitzer

Beginning to advanced study of technique and improvisational styles on American folk instruments. Students may study 5-string banjo (bluegrass or clawhammer style), bluegrass guitar, Dobro©, fiddle (violin, viola, cello), bass, ukulele, mandolin, mandola or mandocello. The Music Department has a single mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and guitar (and two ukuleles) available for shared use by enrolled students unable to provide their own instruments.

2023-24 $376 fee

Mark Kreitzer

Beginning to advanced study of technique and improvisational styles on American folk instruments. Students may study 5-string banjo (bluegrass or clawhammer style), bluegrass guitar, Dobro©, fiddle (violin, viola, cello), bass, ukulele, mandolin, mandola or mandocello. The Music Department has a single mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and guitar (and two ukuleles) available for shared use by enrolled students unable to provide their own instruments

2023-24 $376 fee

Matthew Olson

The Carleton Choir, the cornerstone of the choral program, is a select mixed chorus of Carleton students. Each term, the ensemble presents a concert of short and extended works from the large bodies of classical, ethnic, and cultural repertories, including works for mixed, treble, and tenor-bass voices. Concerts are sometimes repeated off campus. Students must have good vocal skills, music reading ability, and a high degree of interest in performing quality choral music. Admission is by audition.

Prerequisite: Audition

Matthew Olson

The Carleton Chamber Choir is a select, mixed ensemble performing challenging choral music from the Renaissance era to the twenty first century. Admission is by audition and membership in the Carleton Choir (MUSC 185) is also required. Except in rare instances, Chamber Choir singers are expected to commit to all three terms in a given academic year. One weekly TBD sectional rehearsal in addition to the Thursday 5-6:30PM meeting time. 

Prerequisite: Requires concurrent registration in Music 185

By Audition only, requires concurrent registation in MUSC 185

Hector Valdivia

Gao Hong

The ensemble will use indigenous instruments and a Chinese approach to musical training in order to learn and perform music from China. In addition to the Wednesday meeting time, there will be one sectional rehearsal each week.

Prerequisite: Previous experience in a music ensemble, Chinese Musical instruments or instructor permission

Ronald Rodman

Laura Caviani

Prerequisite: Admission by audition

Admission by audition.

Jay Johnson

Prerequisite: Music 199 and/or instructor permission

Nikki Melville, Staff

Small group study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal chamber music from the western art music or non-western/folk repertory. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should consist of 3-8 musicians. Student groups are coached weekly by specialized music faculty, and participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must be registered, may not audit, and can register for only one group per term. 

Prerequisite: At least one term of applied music lessons at Carleton, or co-registration in applied music lessons, or permission of instructor

Yaron Klein

Small group study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal chamber music from the western art music or non-western/folk repertory. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should consist of 3-8 musicians. Student groups are coached weekly by specialized music faculty, and participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must be registered, may not audit, and can register for only one group per term. 

Prerequisite: At least one term of applied music lessons at Carleton, or co-registration in applied music lessons, or permission of instructor

Melinda Russell

Small group study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal chamber music from the western art music or non-western/folk repertory. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should consist of 3-8 musicians. Student groups are coached weekly by specialized music faculty, and participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must be registered, may not audit, and can register for only one group per term. 

Prerequisite: At least one term of applied music lessons at Carleton, or co-registration in applied music lessons, or permission of instructor

Thomas Rosenberg

Small group study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal chamber music from the western art music or non-western/folk repertory. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should consist of 3-8 musicians. Student groups are coached weekly by specialized music faculty, and participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must be registered, may not audit, and can register for only one group per term. 

Prerequisite: At least one term of applied music lessons at Carleton, or co-registration in applied music lessons, or permission of instructor

Gao Hong

Small group study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal chamber music from the western art music or non-western/folk repertory. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should consist of 3-8 musicians. Student groups are coached weekly by specialized music faculty, and participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must be registered, may not audit, and can register for only one group per term. 

Prerequisite: At least one term of applied music lessons at Carleton, or co-registration in applied music lessons, or permission of instructor

Zachery W Pelletier

Small group study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal chamber music from the western art music or non-western/folk repertory. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should consist of 3-8 musicians. Student groups are coached weekly by specialized music faculty, and participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must be registered, may not audit, and can register for only one group per term. 

Prerequisite: At least one term of applied music lessons at Carleton, or co-registration in applied music lessons, or permission of instructor

Martha Jamsa

Small group study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal chamber music from the western art music or non-western/folk repertory. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should consist of 3-8 musicians. Student groups are coached weekly by specialized music faculty, and participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must be registered, may not audit, and can register for only one group per term. 

Prerequisite: At least one term of applied music lessons at Carleton, or co-registration in applied music lessons, or permission of instructor

Nina Olsen

Small group study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal chamber music from the western art music or non-western/folk repertory. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should consist of 3-8 musicians. Student groups are coached weekly by specialized music faculty, and participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must be registered, may not audit, and can register for only one group per term. 

Prerequisite: At least one term of applied music lessons at Carleton, or co-registration in applied music lessons, or permission of instructor

Gwen Anderson

Small group study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal chamber music from the western art music or non-western/folk repertory. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should consist of 3-8 musicians. Student groups are coached weekly by specialized music faculty, and participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must be registered, may not audit, and can register for only one group per term. 

Prerequisite: At least one term of applied music lessons at Carleton, or co-registration in applied music lessons, or permission of instructor

Mark Kreitzer

Small group study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal chamber music from the western art music or non-western/folk repertory. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should consist of 3-8 musicians. Student groups are coached weekly by specialized music faculty, and participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must be registered, may not audit, and can register for only one group per term. 

Prerequisite: At least one term of applied music lessons at Carleton, or co-registration in applied music lessons, or permission of instructor

Jay Johnson

Small group study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal chamber music from the western art music or non-western/folk repertory. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should consist of 3-8 musicians. Student groups are coached weekly by specialized music faculty, and participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must be registered, may not audit, and can register for only one group per term. 

Prerequisite: At least one term of applied music lessons at Carleton, or co-registration in applied music lessons, or permission of instructor

Laura Caviani

Small groups participate in the study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal jazz chamber music. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should usually consist of 3-8 students. Groups rehearse independently, and are coached weekly by jazz music faculty; all groups participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must register, and may not audit; students register for only one group, but may participate in two groups with permission of instructor.

Prerequisite: At least one term of applied music lessons at Carleton, or co-registration in applied music lessons, or permission of instructor

Zacc Harris

Small groups participate in the study and performance of instrumental and/or vocal jazz chamber music. Groups are usually formed by students prior to registration, and should usually consist of 3-8 students. Groups rehearse independently, and are coached weekly by jazz music faculty; all groups participate in an end-of-term performance. Students must register, and may not audit; students register for only one group, but may participate in two groups with permission of instructor.

Prerequisite: At least one term of applied music lessons at Carleton, or co-registration in applied music lessons, or permission of instructor

Laura Caviani

Workshop in basic techniques of jazz ensemble and combo playing, including improvisation. Student cannot be simultaneously registered for Music 190, Jazz Ensemble. 

Prerequisite: Ability to read music and facility on an instrument/voice: performing knowledge of major scales: or instructor permission

Instructor Permission Required

Mark Kreitzer

An introduction to classical and folk guitar: styles, chords and music notation for persons with little or no previous music instruction. Not to be taken concurrently with Music 152 or 252 (Guitar).

2023-24 fee $104

Andrea Mazzariello

This course surveys computer techniques for analyzing, synthesizing, manipulating, and creating musical sounds. We'll study the basic components of digital sound: waveforms, oscillators, envelopes, delay lines, and filters. While we’ll explore the techniques and concepts of computer music in detail, our focus will be putting them to work in our creative practice, using open source computer music languages as well as digital audio workstations, according to the strengths and limitations of each music-making environment. We’ll show how computer music composition takes shape in a wide variety of styles and aesthetics, free to choose among them or create our own.

Prerequisite: Music 108 or Computer Science 111 or Instructor permission

Andrea Mazzariello

In this composition course, we'll create music for ourselves to perform. The members of the class constitute the Ad Hoc Ensemble; we'll begin by writing small studies for individual instruments or voices in this group, and methodically build to composing for the entire ensemble. We'll focus on idiomatic instrumental writing and orchestration, and will explore both traditional and experimental approaches to notation. 

Prerequisite: Music 110 or instructor permission

Staff, Nikki Melville

Weekly one-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. Music 250 is intended for the more advanced piano student; permission of instructor is required.

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Nikki Melville

Weekly one-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. Music 250 is intended for the more advanced piano student; permission of instructor is required.

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Nikki Melville

Loren Fishman

Weekly one-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. Music 250 is intended for the more advanced piano student; permission of instructor is required.

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Loren Fishman

Matthew McCright

Weekly one-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. Music 250 is intended for the more advanced piano student; permission of instructor is required.

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Matthew McCright

Marcia Widman

Weekly one-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. Music 250 is intended for the more advanced piano student; permission of instructor is required.

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Marcia Widman

Staff, Nikki Melville

Weekly one-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. The juried (J) course includes the opportunity for students to share their work in an end-of-term public or closed performance. Music 250J is intended for the more advanced piano student; permission of instructor is required. 

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Nikki Melville

Weekly one-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. The juried (J) course includes the opportunity for students to share their work in an end-of-term public or closed performance. Music 250J is intended for the more advanced piano student; permission of instructor is required. 

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Nikki Melville

Loren Fishman

Weekly one-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. The juried (J) course includes the opportunity for students to share their work in an end-of-term public or closed performance. Music 250J is intended for the more advanced piano student; permission of instructor is required. 

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Loren Fishman

Matthew McCright

Weekly one-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. The juried (J) course includes the opportunity for students to share their work in an end-of-term public or closed performance. Music 250J is intended for the more advanced piano student; permission of instructor is required. 

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Matthew McCright

Marcia Widman

Weekly one-hour lessons, with repertoire selected as appropriate for the individual student's experience. Works from a variety of style periods may be studied, with attention to both musical and technical development. The juried (J) course includes the opportunity for students to share their work in an end-of-term public or closed performance. Music 250J is intended for the more advanced piano student; permission of instructor is required. 

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Marcia Widman

Staff, Rick Penning

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Ben Allen

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Ben Allen

Victoria A Vargas

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Victoria A Vargas

Rick Penning

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Rick Penning

Staff, Rick Penning

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Ben Allen

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Ben Allen

Victoria A Vargas

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Victoria A Vargas

Rick Penning

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Rick Penning

Mark Kreitzer

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Mark Kreitzer

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Andrea Mazzariello

Individual instruction focusing on the student's original compositions. Course work includes the study of compositional techniques, analysis of relevant works, and computer/MIDI/synthesizer technologies. The course is particularly directed toward the major who wishes to pursue the composition option in the Senior Integrative Exercise.

Prerequisite: Music 220 or instructor permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Staff, Hector Valdivia

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Hector Valdivia

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Hector Valdivia

Liz Ericksen

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen

Susan Crawford

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford

Staff, Hector Valdivia

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Hector Valdivia

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Hector Valdivia

Liz Ericksen

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen

Susan Crawford

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford

Staff, Hector Valdivia

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Hector Valdivia

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Hector Valdivia

Liz Ericksen

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen

Susan Crawford

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford

Staff, Hector Valdivia

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Hector Valdivia

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Hector Valdivia

Liz Ericksen

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen

Susan Crawford

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford

Thomas Rosenberg

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Zachery W Pelletier

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Thomas Rosenberg

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Zachery W Pelletier

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Connie K Martin

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Connie K Martin

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Martha Jamsa

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Martha Jamsa

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Merilee Klemp

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Merilee Klemp

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Merilee Klemp

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Merilee Klemp

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Nina Olsen

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Nina Olsen

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Greg Keel

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Greg Keel

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Ann Pesavento

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Ann Pesavento

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Gwen Anderson

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Gwen Anderson

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Lynn Deichert

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Lynn Deichert

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Ronald Rodman

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Ronald Rodman

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Ronald Rodman

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Ronald Rodman

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Ronald Rodman

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Ronald Rodman

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Jay Johnson

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Jay Johnson

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Elinor Niemisto

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Elinor Niemisto

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Janean Hall

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Janean Hall

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Janean Hall

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Janean Hall

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Yaron Klein

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Yaron Klein

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Mark Krusemeyer

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Mark Krusemeyer

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Laura Caviani

Study the tools for learning the jazz "language." Learn to improvise through scale and mode study, transcription, and composition. Turn chord symbols into chord voicings and accompaniment. Explore the blues, jazz "standards," and today's music. Materials: staff paper, The Real Book, vol. 1, or similar fake book, and the app iReal Pro. Weekly studio class required.

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Laura Caviani

Study the tools for learning the jazz "language." Learn to improvise through scale and mode study, transcription, and composition. Turn chord symbols into chord voicings and accompaniment. Explore the blues, jazz "standards," and today's music. Materials: staff paper, The Real Book, vol. 1, or similar fake book, and the app iReal Pro. Weekly studio class required.

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Travis Schilling

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Travis Schilling

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Zacc Harris

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Zacc Harris

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Jay Johnson

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Jay Johnson

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Laura Caviani

The study of the basic grammar and syntax of jazz improvisation styles, including transcribing solos, chord/scale materials and melodic patterns. Weekly studio class participation required.

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Laura Caviani

The study of the basic grammar and syntax of jazz improvisation styles, including transcribing solos, chord/scale materials and melodic patterns. Weekly studio class participation is required.

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

David Whetstone

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

David Whetstone

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

David Whetstone

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

David Whetstone

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Gao Hong

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Gao Hong

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Jay Johnson

World drumming instruction in various ethnic drumming styles including West African (Ghanaian instruments), Cuban (congas), North Indian (tabla) and Middle Eastern (dumbek). Equipment available for registered students.

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Jay Johnson

World drumming instruction in various ethnic drumming styles including West African (Ghanaian instruments), Cuban (congas), North Indian (tabla) and Middle Eastern (dumbek). Equipment available for registered students.

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Mark Kreitzer

Beginning to advanced study of technique and improvisational styles on American folk instruments. Students may study 5-string banjo (bluegrass or clawhammer style), bluegrass guitar, Dobro©, fiddle (violin, viola, cello), bass, ukulele, mandolin, mandola, mandocello and accordion. The Music Department has a single mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and guitar (and two ukuleles) available for shared use by enrolled students unable to provide their own instruments.

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Mark Kreitzer

Beginning to advanced study of technique and improvisational styles on American folk instruments. Students may study 5-string banjo (bluegrass or clawhammer style), bluegrass guitar, Dobro©, fiddle (violin, viola, cello), bass, ukulele, mandolin, mandola, mandocello and accordion. The Music Department has a single mandolin, fiddle, banjo, and guitar (and two ukuleles) available for shared use by enrolled students unable to provide their own instruments.

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Staff

A public music recital of a minimum of thirty minutes of solo performance (some chamber music may be included). Students enrolling in 299 do so in lieu of registering for applied lessons; 299 includes nine one-hour lessons. Normally 299 would be taken in the junior or senior year, and is repeatable one time. Fees and financial aid for 299 are the same as for two-credit applied lessons.

Prerequisite: Permission of department. At least two terms of juried lessons at the 200 level. Students must have completed recital form and permission of the Music Department the term prior to the recital

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Ben Allen

A public music recital of a minimum of thirty minutes of solo performance (some chamber music may be included). Students enrolling in 299 do so in lieu of registering for applied lessons; 299 includes nine one-hour lessons. Normally 299 would be taken in the junior or senior year, and is repeatable one time. Fees and financial aid for 299 are the same as for two-credit applied lessons.

Prerequisite: Permission of department. At least two terms of juried lessons at the 200 level. Students must have completed recital form and permission of the Music Department the term prior to the recital

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Rick Penning

A public music recital of a minimum of thirty minutes of solo performance (some chamber music may be included). Students enrolling in 299 do so in lieu of registering for applied lessons; 299 includes nine one-hour lessons. Normally 299 would be taken in the junior or senior year, and is repeatable one time. Fees and financial aid for 299 are the same as for two-credit applied lessons.

Prerequisite: Permission of department. At least two terms of juried lessons at the 200 level. Students must have completed recital form and permission of the Music Department the term prior to the recital

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Martha Jamsa

A public music recital of a minimum of thirty minutes of solo performance (some chamber music may be included). Students enrolling in 299 do so in lieu of registering for applied lessons; 299 includes nine one-hour lessons. Normally 299 would be taken in the junior or senior year, and is repeatable one time. Fees and financial aid for 299 are the same as for two-credit applied lessons.

Prerequisite: Permission of department. At least two terms of juried lessons at the 200 level. Students must have completed recital form and permission of the Music Department the term prior to the recital

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Hector Valdivia

A public music recital of a minimum of thirty minutes of solo performance (some chamber music may be included). Students enrolling in 299 do so in lieu of registering for applied lessons; 299 includes nine one-hour lessons. Normally 299 would be taken in the junior or senior year, and is repeatable one time. Fees and financial aid for 299 are the same as for two-credit applied lessons.

Prerequisite: Permission of department. At least two terms of juried lessons at the 200 level. Students must have completed recital form and permission of the Music Department the term prior to the recital

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Gao Hong

A public music recital of a minimum of thirty minutes of solo performance (some chamber music may be included). Students enrolling in 299 do so in lieu of registering for applied lessons; 299 includes nine one-hour lessons. Normally 299 would be taken in the junior or senior year, and is repeatable one time. Fees and financial aid for 299 are the same as for two-credit applied lessons.

Prerequisite: Permission of department. At least two terms of juried lessons at the 200 level. Students must have completed recital form and permission of the Music Department the term prior to the recital

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Laura Caviani

A public music recital of a minimum of thirty minutes of solo performance (some chamber music may be included). Students enrolling in 299 do so in lieu of registering for applied lessons; 299 includes nine one-hour lessons. Normally 299 would be taken in the junior or senior year, and is repeatable one time. Fees and financial aid for 299 are the same as for two-credit applied lessons.

Prerequisite: Permission of department. At least two terms of juried lessons at the 200 level. Students must have completed recital form and permission of the Music Department the term prior to the recital

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

David Wiles

Instructor Permission Required

David Wiles

This course is designed for students who have major responsibilities in Carleton Players productions as Stage Managers, Actors and Designers. Students enrolled in this class will have more responsibility and be expected to commit to more time than the students registered in Theater 190, including additional time for research, design and role preparation. Students in this course will get in-depth learning experiences in the processes most central to the discipline; the creation of performances. Students will waitlist for the course; enrollment in the course will be by instructor's permission depending on the responsibilties students have.     

Prerequisite: Waitlist only, instructors permission required

Waitlist only

David Wiles

This course is designed for students who have major responsibilities in Carleton Players productions as Stage Managers, Actors and Designers. Students enrolled in this class will have more responsibility and be expected to commit to more time than the students registered in Theater 190, including additional time for research, design and role preparation. Students in this course will get in-depth learning experiences in the processes most central to the discipline; the creation of performances. Students will waitlist for the course; enrollment in the course will be by instructor's permission depending on the responsibilities students have.

Waitlist only