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Your search for courses for 20/WI and with Curricular Exploration: ARP found 253 courses.
ARTS 110.01 Observational Drawing 6 credits
Closed: Size: 18, Registered: 19, Waitlist: 0
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| 12:30pm3:00pm | 12:30pm3:00pm |
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Sophomore Priority, Material Fees apply
Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: ARTS 110.WL1 (Synonym 54518)
ARTS 110.02 Observational Drawing 6 credits
Closed: Size: 18, Registered: 19, Waitlist: 0
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| 9:00am11:30am | 9:00am11:30am |
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First Year Student Priority, Material Fees apply
Waitlist for Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors: ARTS 110.WL2 (Synonym 54519)
ARTS 114.07 European Architectural Studies Program: Introduction to Drawing Architecture 6 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 25, Registered: 20, Waitlist: 0
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Suitable for students of any skill level, this course teaches different drawing techniques both in a classroom setting and on location at various architectural sites. The course aims to hone observational and sketching skills and to develop greater awareness of formal characteristics in the built environment. Consideration of line, tone, shape, scale, surface, volume and other foundational concepts and technical skills will be emphasized. Drawing practice will be reinforced with sketching assignments throughout the trip at different locations and types of structures.
Requires participation in OCS Program: Architectural Studies in Europe
ARTS 122.00 Introduction to Sculpture 6 credits
Closed: Size: 5, Registered: 15, Waitlist: 0
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| 9:00am11:30am | 9:00am11:30am |
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In this class we’ll be using tools and supplies sent to you in a care package, along with a creative array of local-to-you materials, online videos and readings, live discussion groups, and freely available computer-aided design programs to give a broad introduction to the theory and practice of sculpture. Using both natural and architectural objects for inspiration, we’ll examine and manipulate form, space, pattern, texture, scale, context, and composition to reawaken our sensory experience of the bodies and environments we inhabit.
Sophomore Priority, Material Fees apply
Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: ARTS 122.WL0 (Synonym 54521)
ARTS 180.00 Bookbinding 6 credits
Closed: Size: 11, Registered: 15, Waitlist: 0
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| 1:15pm3:45pm | 1:15pm3:45pm |
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This class will introduce the fundamentals of hand bookbinding with special emphasis on making journals and albums. We will learn several different binding methods using historical and non-traditional techniques and a variety of different materials, tools and adhesives. In addition we will cover basic box making. Boxes, like books, serve many purposes, one being to house and protect valuable and fragile objects. We will make slipcases and clamshell boxes to protect books and prints.
Sophomore Priority
Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: ARTS 180.WL0 (Synonym 56013)
ARTS 210.00 Life Drawing 6 credits
Closed: Size: 14, Registered: 18, Waitlist: 0
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| 1:15pm3:45pm | 1:15pm3:45pm |
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Prerequisite: Studio Art 110, 113 or 211
Extra Time Required
ARTS 238.00 Photography I 6 credits
Closed: Size: 10, Registered: 9, Waitlist: 0
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| 12:30pm3:00pm | 12:30pm3:00pm |
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This course introduces the student to the operation of the 35mm camera, film processing and black and white printing techniques. Through lectures, demonstrations, readings, field trips and critiques we rigorously view and question the nature of photography. Assignments will cover a range of photographic genres. A personal investigation of these photographic experiences will result in a final portfolio of finished prints and accompanying field guide. Manual film cameras provided.
Prerequisite: Studio Art 110, 113, 114, 140 or 141
ARTS 260.00 Painting 6 credits
Closed: Size: 10, Registered: 14, Waitlist: 0
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| 1:15pm3:45pm | 1:15pm3:45pm |
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The course serves as an introduction to the language of painting. Students develop a facility with the physical tools of painting--brushes, paint and surfaces--as they gain a fluency with the basic formal elements of the discipline--color, form, value, composition and space. Students are also challenged to consider the choices they make in determining the content and ideas expressed in the work, and how to most effectively convey them.
Prerequisite: Studio Art 110, 113, 114 or 161
ARTS 330.00 Advanced Ceramics 6 credits
Closed: Size: 10, Registered: 10, Waitlist: 0
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| 12:30pm3:00pm | 12:30pm3:00pm |
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Kelly Connole, Juliane Shibata
Designed to build on previous coursework in ceramics, this course focuses on sophisticated handbuilding and throwing techniques and advanced problem solving. Development of a personal voice is encouraged through open-ended assignments deepening exploration into the expressive nature of clay. Glaze calculations, kiln firing theory, and alternative firing techniques will broaden approaches to surface design. This course can be repeated for credit.
Prerequisite: Studio Art 130, 230, 232, 234 or 236
Material fee applies
ARTS 332.00 Ceramic Design: The Vase 2 credits
Open: Size: 15, Registered: 6, Waitlist: 0
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In this seminar students expand on their knowledge of handbuilding and throwing techniques to focus specifically on the creation of vessels to hold flowers. A review of historic and contemporary vase forms will lead to exercises in designing objects that interact with natural materials. Surface design will focus on the use of local materials including clay from Carleton's Arboretum and wood ash from the studio's wood kiln.
Prerequisite: Two Ceramics courses (ARTS 130, 230, 232, 234, 236 or 330) or instructor consent
ARTS 339.00 Advanced Photo: Digital Imaging 6 credits
Open: Size: 9, Registered: 8, Waitlist: 0
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| 1:15pm3:45pm | 1:15pm3:45pm |
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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
CAMS 111.01 Digital Foundations 6 credits
Closed: Size: 15, Registered: 10, Waitlist: 0
Weitz Center 138 / Weitz Center 136
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| 10:10am11:55am | 10:10am11:55am |
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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 55133)
CAMS 111.02 Digital Foundations 6 credits
Open: Size: 15, Registered: 14, Waitlist: 0
Weitz Center 138 / Weitz Center 133
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| 8:15am10:00am | 8:15am10:00am |
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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 55142)
CAMS 177.00 Television Studio Production 6 credits
Closed: Size: 18, Registered: 15, Waitlist: 0
Weitz Center 136 / Weitz Center 040
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| 8:30am11:00am | 8:30am11:00am |
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In this hands-on studio television production course, students learn professional studio methods and techniques for creating both fiction and nonfiction television programs. Concepts include lighting and set design, blocking actors, directing cameras, composition, switching, sound recording and scripting. Students work in teams to produce four assignments, crewing for each other's productions in front of and behind the camera, in the control room, and in post-production.
Extra Time Required
CAMS 265.00 Sound Design 6 credits
Open: Size: 15, Registered: 10, Waitlist: 0
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| 9:50am11:00am | 9:50am11:00am | 9:40am10:40am |
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This course examines the theories and techniques of sound design for film and video. Students will learn the basics of audio recording, sound editing and multi-track sound design specifically for the moving image. The goal of the course is a greater understanding of the practices and concepts associated with soundtrack development through projects using recording equipment and the digital audio workstation for editing and mixing.
Prerequisite: Cinema and Media Studies 111 or instructor permission
CAMS 273.00 Digital Editing Workshop 6 credits
Open: Size: 15, Registered: 6, Waitlist: 0
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| 3:10pm4:55pm | 3:10pm4:55pm |
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This course introduces students to the art of motion picture editing by combining theoretical and aesthetic study with hands-on work using the non-linear digital video editing software Adobe Premiere. We explore graphic, temporal, spatial, rhythmic and aural relationships in a variety of moving image forms including classical narrative continuity and documentary storytelling. Underscoring the strong links between concept, direction, shooting, and editing, this course examines the close ties between production and post-production. Through editing assignments and class critique, students develop expressive techniques and proficiency in basic video and sound editing and post-production workflow.
Prerequisite: Cinema and Media Studies 111
CAMS 371.00 Advanced Production Workshop II 6 credits
Closed: Size: 15, Registered: 15, Waitlist: 0
Weitz Center 136 / Weitz Center 138
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| 1:15pm3:00pm | 1:15pm3:00pm |
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Advanced Production Workshop II is taken in conjunction with CAMS 400 for students competing production comps. Production projects are inherently collaborative; this course supports collaboration through workshops, crewing, and informed critique. This course is the second in the advanced production workshop sequence with a focus on production and post-production. Please contact instructor for further information.
Prerequisite: Cinema and Media Studies 370
Project Proposal required, Extra Time Required
CCST 270.00 Creative Travel Writing Workshop 6 credits, S/CR/NC only
Closed: Size: 16, Registered: 14, Waitlist: 0
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| 1:50pm4:50pm |
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Travelers write. Whether it be in the form of postcards, text messages, blogs, or articles, writing serves to anchor memory and process difference, making foreign experience understandable to us and accessible to others. While examining key examples of the genre, you will draw on your experiences off-campus for your own work. Student essays will be critiqued in a workshop setting, and all work will be revised before final submission. Some experimentation with blended media is also encouraged.
Prerequisite: Students must have participated in an off-campus study program (Carleton or non-Carleton) or instructor permission
CS 232.00 Art, Interactivity, and Robotics 6 credits
Closed: Size: 12, Registered: 16, Waitlist: 0
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| 1:15pm3:45pm | 1:15pm3:45pm |
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David Musicant, Stephen Mohring
In this hands-on studio centered course, we'll explore and create interactive three dimensional art. Using basic construction techniques, microprocessors, and programming, this class brings together computer science, sculpture, engineering, and aesthetic design. Students will engage the nuts-and-bolts of fabrication, learn to program microcontrollers, and study the design of interactive constructions. Collaborative labs and individual projects will culminate in a campus wide exhibition. No prior building experience is required.
Prerequisite: Computer Science 111. Not open to students who taken previous offering of Art, Interactivity and Robotics
Extra time required
Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: CS 232.WL0 (Synonym 55836)
DANC 107.00 Ballet I 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Closed: Size: 25, Registered: 23, Waitlist: 0
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| 9:50am11:00am | 9:50am11:00am |
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Meets concurrently with PE 107, which satisfies different requirements. Note that DANC 107 does not satisfy the PE graduation requirement.
DANC 148.00 Modern Dance I: Technique and Theory 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 25, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
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| 9:20am10:30am | 9:20am10:30am |
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Meets concurrently with PE 148, which satisfies different requirements. DANC 148 does not satisfy the PE graduation requirement.
DANC 150.00 Contact Improvisation 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 3, Waitlist: 0
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| 12:30pm1:40pm | 12:30pm1:40pm |
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Meets concurrently with PE 150, which satisfies different requirements. DANC 150 does not satisfy the PE graduation requirement.
DANC 205.00 Winter Dance 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 6, Waitlist: 0
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| 7:30pm9:00pm | 10:00am12:00pm |
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DANC 208.00 Ballet II 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 13, Waitlist: 0
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| 11:10am12:20pm | 11:10am12:20pm |
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Meets concurrently with PE 108, which satisfies different requirements. DANC 208 does not satisfy the PE graduation requirement.
Cross-listed with PE 108.00
DANC 210.00 Contemporary Dance Forms II 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 25, Registered: 5, Waitlist: 0
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| 1:50pm3:00pm | 1:50pm3:00pm |
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This course is intended for students seeking to refine and deepen their awareness of embodied movement approaches. Through these approaches, students will work to develop an alert and articulate body. In both standing and floor work, momentum, dynamic shifts and spatial challenges are introduced.
Meets concurrently with PE 116, which satisfies different requirements. Note that DANC 210 does not satisfy the PE graduation requirement.
DANC 215.00 Winter Dance, Student Choreography 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 1, Waitlist: 0
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| 9:00pm9:30pm |
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Prerequisite: Dance 205
DANC 205 required.
DANC 253.00 Movement for the Performer 3 credits
Open: Size: 25, Registered: 11, Waitlist: 0
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| 11:10am12:20pm | 11:10am12:20pm |
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DANC 268.00 The Body as Choreographer 6 credits
Open: Size: 25, Registered: 18, Waitlist: 0
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| 1:15pm3:00pm | 1:15pm3:00pm |
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DANC 300.00 Modern Dance III: Technique and Theory 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 25, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
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| 10:40am11:50am | 10:40am11:50am |
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Meets concurrently with PE 151, which satisfies different requirements. Note that DANC 300 does not satisfy the PE graduation requirement.
DANC 350.00 Semaphore Repertory Dance Company 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 8, Waitlist: 0
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| 3:30pm5:30pm | 3:30pm5:30pm | 7:00pm9:00pm | 12:00pm3:00pm |
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Provides advanced dance students with an intensive opportunity to develop as performers in professional level dances. Skills to be honed are: the dancer as contributor to the process of art-making; defining individual technical and expressive gifts; working in a variety of new technical and philosophical dance frameworks. In addition to regular training during the academic terms, participation in a "preseason" rehearsal period before fall term is required. A few pieces of student choreography will be accepted for repertory. The group produces an annual concert, performs in the Twin Cities and makes dance exchanges with other college groups.
Prerequisite: Audition required
Audition required.
ENGL 160.00 Introduction to Creative Writing 6 credits
Closed: Size: 15, Registered: 14, Waitlist: 0
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| 10:10am11:55am | 10:10am11:55am |
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Sophomore Priority
Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: ENGL 160.WL0 (Synonym 55098)
ENGL 265.00 News Stories 6 credits
Closed: Size: 15, Registered: 15, Waitlist: 0
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| 12:30pm1:40pm | 12:30pm1:40pm | 1:10pm2:10pm |
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This journalism course explores the process of moving from event to news story. Students will study and write different forms of journalism (including news, reviews, features, interviews, investigative pieces, and images), critique one another’s writing, and revise their pieces for a final portfolio of professional work.
ENGL 270.00 Short Story Workshop 6 credits, S/CR/NC only
Closed: Size: 15, Registered: 15, Waitlist: 0
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| 1:50pm4:50pm |
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Prerequisite: One prior 6-credit English course
ENGL 271.00 Poetry Workshop 6 credits
Closed: Size: 15, Registered: 14, Waitlist: 0
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| 2:30pm5:30pm |
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Prerequisite: One prior 6 credit English course
MUSC 104.00 Musicianship II 2 credits
Open: Size: 25, Registered: 10, Waitlist: 0
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| 3:10pm4:10pm | 3:10pm4:10pm |
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Continuation of Musicianship I. More advanced solfège is introduced, including chromaticism, and longer dictation exercises which introduce standard melodic schemas. Some harmonic dictation will also be included.
Prerequisite: Music 103, or permission of instructor as assessed by a diagnostic exam adminstered at the start of the term
MUSC 108.00 Introduction to Music Technology 6 credits
Closed: Size: 20, Registered: 20, Waitlist: 0
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| 12:30pm1:40pm | 12:30pm1:40pm | 1:10pm2:10pm |
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MUSC 150.00 Piano 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
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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
MUSC 150.01 Piano 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
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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
MUSC 150.02 Piano 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 19, Waitlist: 0
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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
MUSC 150.03 Piano 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 15, Waitlist: 0
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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
MUSC 150.04 Piano 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 20, Waitlist: 0
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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
MUSC 150J.00 Piano (Juried) 1 credit
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
MUSC 150J.01 Piano (Juried) 1 credit
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
MUSC 150J.02 Piano (Juried) 1 credit
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
MUSC 150J.03 Piano (Juried) 1 credit
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
MUSC 150J.04 Piano (Juried) 1 credit
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
MUSC 151.00 Voice 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2019-20 $336 fee. Students will be assigned to section by the Voice Coordinator
MUSC 151.02 Voice 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 11, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Ben Allen
MUSC 151.04 Voice 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 8, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Victoria A Vargas
MUSC 151.05 Voice 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 20, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Rick Penning
MUSC 151.06 Voice 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 1, Waitlist: 0
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2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Matthew Olson
MUSC 151J.00 Voice (Juried) 1 credit
2019-20 $336 fee. Students will be assigned to section by the Voice Coordinator
MUSC 151J.02 Voice (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Ben Allen
MUSC 151J.04 Voice (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Victoria A Vargas
MUSC 151J.05 Voice (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Rick Penning
MUSC 151J.06 Voice (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Matthew Olson
MUSC 152.00 Guitar 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 11, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 152J.00 Guitar (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 153J.00 Composition (Juried) 1 credit
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 9, Waitlist: 0
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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 two courses from Music 221, 222 or 223 or instructor consent
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 155.00 Violin 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 155.02 Violin 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 4, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen
MUSC 155.03 Violin 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 5, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford
MUSC 155J.00 Violin (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 155J.02 Violin (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen
MUSC 155J.03 Violin (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford
MUSC 156.00 Viola 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 156.02 Viola 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 5, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen
MUSC 156.03 Viola 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford
MUSC 156J.00 Viola (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 156J.02 Viola (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen
MUSC 156J.03 Viola (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford
MUSC 157.00 Cello 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 6, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 157.01 Cello 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 1, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 157J.00 Cello (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 157J.01 Cello (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 158.00 Classical String Bass 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 158J.00 Classical String Bass (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 159.00 Flute 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 6, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 159J.00 Flute (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 160.01 Oboe/English Horn 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 1, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 160.02 Oboe/English Horn 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 160J.01 Oboe/English Horn (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 160J.02 Oboe/English Horn (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 161.00 Clarinet 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 5, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 161J.00 Clarinet (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 162.00 Saxophone 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 3, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 162J.00 Saxophone (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 163.00 Bassoon 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 163J.00 Bassoon (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 164.00 French Horn 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 1, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 164J.00 French Horn (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 165.00 Trumpet 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 3, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 165J.00 Trumpet (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 166.01 Trombone 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 166.02 Trombone 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 3, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 166J.01 Trombone (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 166J.02 Trombone (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 167.00 Tuba 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 167J.00 Tuba (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 168.00 Orchestral Percussion 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 168J.00 Orchestral Percussion (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 169.00 Harp 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 3, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 169J.00 Harp (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 170.00 Harpsichord 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 1, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 170J.00 Harpsichord (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 171.00 Organ 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 171J.00 Organ (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 172.00 Oud 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 25, Registered: 3, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 172J.00 Oud 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 174.00 Recorder 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 174J.00 Recorder (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 175.00 Jazz Piano 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 4, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
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
MUSC 175J.00 Jazz Piano (Juried) 1 credit
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
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
MUSC 176.00 Electric & Acoustic Bass 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 4, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 176J.00 Electric & Acoustic Bass (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 177.00 Jazz and Blues Guitar 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 5, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 177J.00 Jazz and Blues Guitar (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 178.00 Drum Set Instruction 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 7, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 178J.00 Drum Set Instruction (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 179.00 Jazz Improvisation 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 179J.00 Jazz Improvisation (Juried) 1 credit
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 180.00 Raga: Vocal or Instrumental Study of Hindustani Music 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 1, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 180J.00 Raga: Vocal or Instrumental Study of Hindustani Music 1 credit
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 181.00 Sitar 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 181J.00 Sitar (Juried) 1 credit
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 182.00 Chinese Musical Instruments 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 182J.00 Chinese Musical Instruments (Juried) 1 credit
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $376 fee
MUSC 183.00 World Drumming Instruction 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 183J.00 World Drumming Instruction (Juried) 1 credit
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 184.00 American Folk Instruments 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 4, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
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, and accordian. 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
MUSC 184J.00 American Folk Instruments (Juried) 1 credit
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, and accordian. 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
MUSC 185.00 Carleton Choir 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 70, Registered: 57, Waitlist: 0
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:45pm6:15pm | 4:45pm6:15pm |
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 186.00 Carleton Chamber Choir 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 18, Waitlist: 0
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:00pm6:30pm |
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 187.00 Carleton Orchestra 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 100, Registered: 64, Waitlist: 0
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30pm8:00pm | 6:30pm8:00pm | 6:30pm8:00pm |
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
MUSC 188.00 Carleton Chinese Music Ensemble 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 30, Registered: 17, Waitlist: 0
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:30pm6:00pm |
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 189.00 Carleton Symphony Band 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 100, Registered: 31, Waitlist: 0
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4:00pm5:30pm | 4:00pm5:30pm | 3:30pm5:00pm |
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
MUSC 190.00 Carleton Jazz Ensemble 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 19, Waitlist: 0
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6:30pm8:00pm | 6:30pm8:00pm |
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
Prerequisite: Admission by audition
Admission by audition.
MUSC 192.00 West African Drum Ensemble 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 15, Registered: 8, Waitlist: 0
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5:30pm6:30pm |
Requirements Met:
Special Interests:
Other Tags:
Prerequisite: Music 199 and/or instructor permission
MUSC 194.00 Chamber Music 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 100, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 194.01 Chamber Music 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 15, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 194.02 Chamber Music 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 4, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 194.03 Chamber Music 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 10, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 194.04 Chamber Music 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 3, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 194.05 Chamber Music 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 6, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 194.06 Chamber Music 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 3, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 195.00 Jazz Chamber Music 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 100, Registered: 15, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 195.01 Jazz Chamber Music 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 100, Registered: 10, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 196.00 Jazz Workshop 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 30, Registered: 7, Waitlist: 0
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:15pm4:45pm |
Requirements Met:
This class focuses on the theory and practice of jazz improvisation. Students will develop their improvisational skills by learning and applying various scales, modes, and chord structures to lab performances of standard jazz repertoire on their respective instruments.
Prerequisite: Ability to read music and facility on an instrument/voice: performing knowledge of major scales: or instructor permission
Instructor Permission Required
MUSC 197.00 Class Guitar 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 30, Registered: 10, Waitlist: 0
Weitz Center M027 / Weitz Center M107
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:50pm3:00pm |
Requirements Met:
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
MUSC 247.01 1950s/60s American Folk Music Revival 6 credits
Closed: Size: 10, Registered: 9, Waitlist: 0
Weitz Center M215 / Weitz Center M027 / Weitz Center M126
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:10am12:20pm | 11:10am12:20pm | 12:00pm1:00pm |
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
Explores the historical bases of musical style, the role of recorded music, the social construction of a "folk music" milieu, and the music of Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Phil Ochs, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, et al. No musical experience necessary; you need not read musical notation. Includes one day per week of applied instruction: Section 1 (beginning folk guitar--instruments provided) only for those with zero guitar experience; Section 2 (folk workshop --provide your own instruments) if you have any experience on guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, ukelele, Dobro, viola, cello, or bass.
No Guitar Experience
MUSC 247.02 1950s/60s American Folk Music Revival 6 credits
Closed: Size: 10, Registered: 11, Waitlist: 0
Weitz Center M215 / Weitz Center M032 / Weitz Center M126 / Weitz Center 230
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:10am12:20pm | 11:10am12:20pm | 12:00pm1:00pm |
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
Explores the historical bases of musical style, the role of recorded music, the social construction of a "folk music" milieu, and the music of Pete Seeger, Woody Guthrie, Phil Ochs, Bob Dylan, Joan Baez, et al. No musical experience necessary; you need not read musical notation. Includes one day per week of applied instruction: Section 1 (beginning folk guitar--instruments provided) only for those with zero guitar experience; Section 2 (folk workshop --provide your own instruments) if you have any experience on guitar, banjo, fiddle, mandolin, ukelele, Dobro, viola, cello, or bass.
Provide your own instrument or borrow one from the Music Resource Center
MUSC 250.00 Piano 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
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
MUSC 250.01 Piano 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
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
MUSC 250.02 Piano 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
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
MUSC 250.03 Piano 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 3, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
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
MUSC 250.04 Piano 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
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
MUSC 250J.00 Piano (Juried) 2 credits
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
MUSC 250J.01 Piano (Juried) 2 credits
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
MUSC 250J.02 Piano (Juried) 2 credits
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
MUSC 250J.03 Piano (Juried) 2 credits
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
MUSC 250J.04 Piano (Juried) 2 credits
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
MUSC 251.00 Voice 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2019-20 $672 fee. Instructor permission. Students will be assigned to section by the Voice Coordinator
MUSC 251.02 Voice 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 1, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Ben Allen
MUSC 251.04 Voice 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Victoria A Vargas
MUSC 251.05 Voice 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 4, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Rick Penning
MUSC 251.06 Voice 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Matthew Olson
MUSC 251J.00 Voice (Juried) 2 credits
2019-20 $672 fee. Instructor permission. Students will be assigned to section by the Voice Coordinator
MUSC 251J.02 Voice (Juried) 2 credits
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Ben Allen
MUSC 251J.04 Voice (Juried) 2 credits
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Victoria A Vargas
MUSC 251J.05 Voice (Juried) 2 credits
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Rick Penning
MUSC 251J.06 Voice (Juried) 2 credits
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Matthew Olson
MUSC 252.00 Guitar 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 252J.00 Guitar (Juried) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 253J.00 Composition (Juried) 2 credits
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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 two courses from Music 221, Music 222 or Music 223 or instructor consent
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 255.00 Violin 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 255.02 Violin 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen
MUSC 255.03 Violin 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford
MUSC 255J.00 Violin (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 255J.02 Violin (Juried) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen
MUSC 255J.03 Violin (Juried) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford
MUSC 256.00 Viola 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 256.02 Viola 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 1, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen
MUSC 256.03 Viola 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford
MUSC 256J.00 Viola (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 256J.02 Viola (Juried) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Liz Ericksen
MUSC 256J.03 Viola (Juried) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Susan Crawford
MUSC 257.00 Cello 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 7, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 257.01 Cello 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 257J.00 Cello (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 257J.01 Cello (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 258.00 Classical String Bass 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 258J.00 Classical String Bass (Juried) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 259.00 Flute 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 1, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 259J.00 Flute (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 260.01 Oboe/English Horn 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 260.02 Oboe/English Horn 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 260J.01 Oboe/English Horn (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 260J.02 Oboe/English Horn (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 261.00 Clarinet 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 261J.00 Clarinet (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 262.00 Saxophone 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 262J.00 Saxophone (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 263.00 Bassoon 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 263J.00 Bassoon (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 264.00 French Horn 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 264J.00 French Horn (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 265.00 Trumpet 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 265J.00 Trumpet (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 266.01 Trombone 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 266.02 Trombone 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 266J.01 Trombone (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 266J.02 Trombone (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 267.00 Tuba 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 267J.00 Tuba (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 268.00 Orchestral Percussion 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 268J.00 Orchestral Percussion (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 269.00 Harp 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 269J.00 Harp (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 270.00 Harpsichord 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
MUSC 270J.00 Harpsichord (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 271.00 Organ 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 271J.00 Organ (Juried) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 272.00 Oud 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 25, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 272J.00 Oud 2 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 274.00 Recorder 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
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MUSC 274J.00 Recorder (Juried) 2 credits
MUSC 275.00 Jazz Piano 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
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. Three years piano required. Materials: staff paper, The Real Book, vol. 1, or similar fake book, and the app iReal Pro.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 275J.00 Jazz Piano (Juried) 2 credits
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. Three years piano required. Materials: staff paper, The Real Book, vol. 1, or similar fake book, and the app iReal Pro.
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 276.00 Electric & Acoustic Bass 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 276J.00 Electric & Acoustic Bass (Juried) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 277.00 Jazz and Blues Guitar 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 277J.00 Jazz & Blues Guitar (Juried) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 278.00 Drum Set Instruction 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 278J.00 Drum Set Instruction (Juried) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 279.00 Jazz Improvisation 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 279J.00 Jazz Improvisation (Juried) 2 credits
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 280.00 Raga: Vocal or Instrumental Study of Hindustani Music 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 280J.00 Raga:Voc/Instr Study Hindustani (Juried) 2 credits
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 281.00 Sitar 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 2, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 281J.00 Sitar (Juried) 2 credits
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 282.00 Chinese Musical Instruments 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 1, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 282J.00 Chinese Musical Instruments (Juried) 2 credits
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 7, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Prerequisite: Instructor Permission
2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission
MUSC 283.00 World Drumming Instruction 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 283J.00 World Drumming Instruction (Juried) 2 credits
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Other Tags:
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
MUSC 284.00 American Folk Instruments 2 credits, S/CR/NC only
Open: Size: 50, Registered: 0, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
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
MUSC 284J.00 American Folk Instrument (Juried) 2 credits
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
MUSC 299.00 Recital 3 credits
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
MUSC 342.00 Creative Music Performance Seminar 3 credits
Open: Size: 15, Registered: 10, Waitlist: 0
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:50pm3:00pm | 1:50pm3:00pm |
Requirements Met:
Over the course of the term, each student will prepare the performance of a solo work, informed by the exploration of sources, comparison of recordings, score analysis, and performance science. Group meetings explore the pedagogy of musical, psychological, and intellectual preparation, and will guide improvement in technical and musical consistency during performance. Open to performers of all genres of applied music taught in the Carleton music department.
Prerequisite: One term of 2 credit juried lessons on any instrument/voice or permission of instructor
THEA 185.00 The Speaking Voice 6 credits
Closed: Size: 16, Registered: 18, Waitlist: 0
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:10pm4:55pm | 3:10pm4:55pm |
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THEA 190.00 Carleton Players Production 1 credit, S/CR/NC only
Closed: Size: 0, Registered: 1, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
Instructor Permission Required
THEA 199.01 Theater Practicum 3 credits, S/CR/NC only
Closed: Size: 0, Registered: 4, Waitlist: 0
Requirements Met:
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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
THEA 238.00 Costume Design for Theater 3 credits
Open: Size: 20, Registered: 6, Waitlist: 0
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3:10pm4:20pm | 3:10pm4:20pm |
Requirements Met:
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Extra Time Required, group projects & attendance at live performances
THEA 345.00 Devised Theater and Collective Creation 6 credits
Open: Size: 12, Registered: 3, Waitlist: 0
| M | T | W | TH | F |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1:15pm3:00pm | 1:15pm3:00pm |
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Prerequisite: Theater 110 or Dance 150 or 190 or instructor permission
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