Seminar in Music Theory: North Indian & Balinese Gamelan Analysis

In recent years, there has been a marked increase in theoretical and analytical writing on musics that lie outside the European art music tradition. This course focuses on two traditions: North Indian Classical and Balinese gamelan music, incorporating transcription, analysis, and critical engagement with recently published theoretical writing. Students explore compositional and improvisational techniques, processes, and forms used in these musical traditions.