ENROLL

Eleanor Jensen

A beginning drawing course for students who are interested in developing their skills in drawing from nature, to better see and understand their surroundings. Class material covers line, form, dimension, value, perspective, and space using a variety of drawing materials. Subject matter includes specimens, plant forms, and the landscape. Students will use a portable sketchbook, and classes during the second part of the term are primarily outside. Locations include the Arb and field trips; access to these sites does include walking on unpaved paths and uneven terrain.

Sophomore Priority

Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: ARTS 113.WL1 (Synonym 61501)

Eleanor Jensen

A beginning drawing course for students who are interested in developing their skills in drawing from nature, to better see and understand their surroundings. Class material covers line, form, dimension, value, perspective, and space using a variety of drawing materials. Subject matter includes specimens, plant forms, and the landscape. Students will use a portable sketchbook, and classes during the second part of the term are primarily outside. Locations include the Arb and field trips; access to these sites does include walking on unpaved paths and uneven terrain.

Sophomore Priority

Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: ARTS 113.WL2 (Synonym 61503)

Pierre Hecker, Juliane Shibata

In this introductory course, devised for all skill levels, students will explore England through on-site observational drawing, watercolor, and mixed media. The critical observation and artistic rendering of England’s artifacts, artwork, architecture, gardens, and landscapes will afford students a window into British culture as they acquaint themselves with the country’s visual vocabulary. The course will address the technical aspects of drawing, including how to use line, value, composition, and color effectively. Additional components will include journaling, tours of historical sites, and museum and gallery visits (including the National and National Portrait Galleries, Hampton Court Palace, St. Paul’s Cathedral, etc.).

Prerequisite: Participation in OCS Theater & Lit in London program

OCS Theater & Lit in London Program

Xavier Tavera Castro

In this course students explore photography as a means of understanding and interacting with both the world and the inner self. We will emphasize a balance of technical skills, exploration of personal vision, and development of critical thinking and vocabulary relating to photography. Beginning students will learn how to use analogue and digital cameras, to use basic studio lighting equipment, and to print their own photographic work. Additionally, students will learn to develop a portfolio as an ongoing process that requires informed and critical decision making to assemble a body of work. Collectively we will critique, analyze, give feedback on work, and discuss readings that are pertinent to the production of images in contemporary times.

Sophomore Priority

Waitlist for Juniors and Seniors: ARTS 139.WL1 (Synonym 61505)

Stephen Mohring

In this class we will expand upon your previous studio art coursework, engaging multiple materials including plaster, wood, steel, and mixed media. Through a series of short and two long term projects, we will explore the joys and challenges of working in three dimensions. You will learn (or hone) basic building skills, mold-making and plaster fabrication techniques, as well as basic metal fabrication including cold work and welding mild steel. 

Prerequisite: Studio Arts 130, 151, 122, 322, 232, 327, 230, 252. CS232 or instructor consent

Extra Time Required

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 128, 130, 236 or high school experience with wheel throwing and instructor permission

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 128, 130, 236 or high school experience with wheel throwing and instructor permission

Danny Saathoff

This course focuses on lost wax casting, 3D modeling and printing, and stone setting as methods to create jewelry and small sculptural objects in bronze and silver. Specific instruction will be given in the proper use of tools, torches, and other equipment, wax carving, and general metalsmithing techniques. Through the use of 3D modeling software and 3D printing, new technologies will expedite traditional processes allowing for a broad range of metalworking possibilities. Previous experience with metalsmithing is not required but may be helpful.

Prerequisite: Studio Arts 122, 130, 151, 230, 232, 252, 322, 327, CS232 or instructor consent

Fred Hagstrom

The subject will introduce the basics of Relief printmaking. It will explore different mark making and cutting techniques (both traditional and contemporary) suitable for use with a selection of relief printing and registration methods. Relief will cover the use of the reduction (single plate) and multi-plate processes using wood, metal or plastic plates. Safe printing and studio procedures will also be introduced. The subject will look at ways to create drawings as suitable aids for the relief process. Experimentation will be fostered using a variety of tools and print processes to make a series of investigative works. The relief process will be directly linked to its historical origins.

Prerequisite: Studio Arts 110, 113, 114, 210, 211 or 212 or instructor consent

Fred Hagstrom

The subject will introduce the basics of Intaglio printmaking. It will explore mark making techniques through the use of a variety of different tools. Traditional intaglio techniques will be covered including hard and soft ground (lift ground), aquatint and dry-point. Copper plate etching along with single and multi-plate printing and registration processes will be covered. Safe printing and studio procedures will also be introduced. The subject will look at ways to create drawings as suitable aids for the intaglio process. Experimentation will be fostered using a variety of tools and print processes to make a series of investigative works. The intaglio process will be directly linked to its historical origins.

Prerequisite: Studio Arts 110, 113, 114, 210, 211 or 212 or instructor consent

Xavier Tavera Castro

In this course students explore photography as a means of understanding and interacting with both the world and the inner self. We will emphasize a balance of technical skills, exploration of personal vision, and development of critical thinking and vocabulary relating to photography. Advanced students will focus on developing a concise body of work independently through two self-directed longer projects. Instruction includes: use of large format cameras with a hand meter, film scanning, and strobe lighting. Students will learn to develop a portfolio as an ongoing process that requires informed and critical decision making to assemble a body of work. Collectively we will critique, analyze, give feedback on work and discuss readings that are pertinent to the production of images in contemporary times.

Prerequisite: Studio Art 140, 141, 238 or 240, 243 or instructor permission

David Lefkowitz

This course is designed for students who want to explore these 2-D media in greater depth. Students may choose to work exclusively in painting or drawing, or may combine media if they like. Some projects in the course emphasize strengthening students' facility in traditional uses of each medium, while others are designed to encourage students to challenge assumptions about what a painting or drawing can be. Projects focus on art making as an evolving process and a critical engagement with systems of visual representation.

Prerequisite: Either Studio Art 260 or two of the following courses: Studio Art 110, 113, 114, 210, 212, 273, 274

Catherine Licata

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 62009)

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 62010)

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

Jay Beck

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

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

Jinza Thayer

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.

Daphne McCoy

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

Judith Howard, Daphne McCoy

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.

Jinza Thayer

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, Daphne McCoy

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.

Sun Yung Shin

Social justice is fairness as it manifests in society, but who gets to determine what fairness looks, sounds, feels like? The self-described Black Canadian poet Dionne Brand says that she doesn’t write toward justice because that doesn’t exist, but that she writes against tyranny. If we use that framework, how does that change our own writing and our own notions of justice in our or any time? What is the role of literary writing, especially fiction, the essay, and poetry in the collective and individual quest to understand and build conditions that could yield increased potential for social justice? In this course, students will read, analyze, discuss, and write about various texts that might be considered to be against myriad tyrannies, if not necessarily toward social justice. Authors may include Octavia Butler, Phillip Metres, Toni Morrison, Myung Mi Kim, and M. NourbeSe Philipe.

Gregory Hewett

This workshop offers you ways of developing poetic craft, voice, and vision in a small-group setting. Your poetry and individual expression is the heart and soul of the course. Through intensive writing and revision of poems written in a variety of styles and forms, you will create a significant portfolio. 

Prerequisite: One prior 6 credit English course

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, 263, 265, 270, 271, 273, Cinema and Media Studies 271, 278, 279, Cross Cultural Studies 270 or Theater 246

Justin London

Continuation of Musicianship I, with an emphasis on singing and dictation skills. More advanced solfège is introduced, including melodies in minor keys and chromaticism. Longer melodic dictation exercises which introduce standard four-and eight-bar melodic schemas will also be covered. Some harmonic dictation will also be included.

Prerequisite: Music 103, or permission of instructor as assessed by a diagnostic exam administered at the start of the term

Matthew Olson

Arranging music for vocal groups is a unique balance between artistic integrity, expressivity, and practicality. This balance will be explored experientially first by broadening student's compositional skills and then by applying these skills to their own vocal arrangements for choirs and a cappella groups. Class activities will include studying vocal ranges, scoring for vocal ensembles, and arranging/transcribing music for various combinations of vocal groups.

Prerequisite: Music 103, Music 110 or instructor consent

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

KrisAnne E Weiss

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with KrisAnne E Weiss

Rick Penning

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

Matthew Olson

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

Staff, Rick Penning

2023-24 $376 fee

KrisAnne E Weiss

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with KrisAnne E Weiss

Rick Penning

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

Matthew Olson

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

Mark Kreitzer

2023-24 $376 fee

Mark Kreitzer

2023-24 $376 fee

Alican Camci

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

Staff, Hector Valdivia

2023-24 $376 fee

Hector Valdivia

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

Natalia Moiseeva

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Natalia Moiseeva

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

Natalia Moiseeva

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Natalia Moiseeva

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

Natalia Moiseeva

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Natalia Moiseeva

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

Natalia Moiseeva

2023-24 $376 fee, Only for students previously with Natalia Moiseeva

Susan Crawford

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

Thomas Rosenberg

2023-24 $376 fee

Thomas Rosenberg

2023-24 $376 fee

Greg Byers

2023-24 $376 fee

Thomas Rosenberg, Staff

2023-24 $376 fee

Thomas Rosenberg

2023-24 $376 fee

Greg Byers

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

Thea N Groth

2023-24 $376 fee

Thea N Groth

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

Carson A King-Fournier

2023-24 $376 fee

Carson A King-Fournier

2023-24 $376 fee

Carson A King-Fournier

2023-24 $376 fee

Carson A King-Fournier

2023-24 $376 fee

Carson A King-Fournier

2023-24 $376 fee

Carson A King-Fournier

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

Beginning through advanced study of the Arab oud. Previous musical experience is not necessary. Instruments are provided.

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

Beginning, intermediate, and advanced students of voice, guitar, violin, flute, clarinet, etc., approach raga from their current level of musicianship. In all cases, traditional practical instruction is complemented by some theoretical and philosophical exploration of the underpinnings of the music.

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, 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.

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, 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

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

The Carleton Orchestra performs large symphonic masterpieces, such as Beethoven, Stravinsky and Bernstein. Concerti with students and faculty soloists, and smaller works for string and wind ensembles are also performed. Occasional sight-reading sessions. Admission by audition.

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

Claire K Larson

The Carleton Symphony Band performs music selected from the standard and contemporary repertory, including compositions by Holst, Masianka, Arnold and others. Regular sight-reading sessions. Admission by audition.

Laura Caviani

The Carleton Jazz Ensemble's focus is on improvisation and the fusion between jazz, rock, funk, and Latin influences. There is no predetermined instrumentation. Rather, the ensemble's size and instrumentation vary each term. String players, vocalists, and any brass or woodwind instrumentalists are welcome to register. The ensemble performs once each term.

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

Hector Valdivia

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

Nikki Melville

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

Loren Fishman

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

Connie K Martin

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

Greg Byers

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

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

Matthew McCright

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

Natalia Moiseeva

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

Zacc Harris

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

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

Jay Johnson

Class instruction in basic techniques of African drumming. No musical training or experience is necessary.

2023-24 fee $104

Alican Camci

This course focuses on creating new music, through several exercises as well as a substantial term composition. Class meetings reinforce key concepts, aesthetic trends, and compositional techniques, as well as provide opportunities for group feedback on works in progress. Individual instruction focuses on students' own creative work in depth and detail.

Prerequisite: Music 110, 204 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

KrisAnne E Weiss

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with KrisAnne E Weiss

Rick Penning

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

Matthew Olson

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

Staff, Rick Penning

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

KrisAnne E Weiss

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with KrisAnne E Weiss

Rick Penning

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

Matthew Olson

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

Mark Kreitzer

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Mark Kreitzer

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Alican Camci

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

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

Natalia Moiseeva

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

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

Natalia Moiseeva

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Natalia Moiseeva

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

Natalia Moiseeva

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Natalia Moiseeva

Susan Crawford

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission, Only for students previously with Natalia Moiseeva

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

Natalia Moiseeva

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Susan Crawford

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

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

Thomas Rosenberg, Staff

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Thomas Rosenberg

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Greg Byers

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Thomas Rosenberg, Staff

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Thomas Rosenberg

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Greg Byers

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

Thea N Groth

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Thea N Groth

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

Carson A King-Fournier

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Carson A King-Fournier

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Carson A King-Fournier

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Carson A King-Fournier

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Carson A King-Fournier

Prerequisite: Instructor Permission

2023-24 $752 fee. Instructor permission

Carson A King-Fournier

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

Advanced study of the Arab oud. Instruments are provided. Instructor's permission required.

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

Study of chord voicings, accompanimental techniques, and solo guitar performance in the jazz idiom. Prerequisites: previous study of guitar and the ability to read music, or the permission of the instructor. Students must provide their own instruments.

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