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This course examines the convergence of different technologies and cultures in telephony since the nineteenth century. It surveys the technical development of the telephone, from its roots in telegraphy to radio and portable phones to mobile computing. We will trace the history of 'telephonic principles' such as interaction and universality, and telephony in various social contexts: national and transnational telephone cultures; genres of text messaging; the relationship of communication technology to public, private, and virtual space; and the appropriation of the medium for the purposes of art and activism.

Explores approaches to choreographing, directing, and performing for and with children and adolescents in a variety of educational settings. Specific attention paid to differentiated instruction, culturally and developmentally appropriate source materials and activities , and the use of performance in developing communication and social skills. Performance as formative and summative assessment is discussed.

An examination of opera from the beginning of the 20th century to the present. An overview of the important works composed within this time period and an in-depth musical examination of selected pre-1950 works. Discussion of issues in present day composition and production of opera, including perspectives from prominent people in the field.

This course asks students to define “What is Opera?” by deconstructing and defining it as an internationally recognized art form rising from and uniquely linked to musical and societal changes and the human condition. Students study the origins and developments of European opera from the 16th century through the 17th century, including national schools and styles, significant musical developments (formal, theoretical), cultural, social, and literary contexts as well as performance practices.

This course asks students to define “What is Opera?” by deconstructing and defining it as an internationally recognized art form evolving through and rising out of 19th Century Europe. Students explore national schools and styles, significant musical developments (formal, theoretical), cultural, social, and literary contexts as well as performance practices. The course culminates in a discussion of changes that will arise in the 20th and 21st centuries and beyond.

Study of fundamental performance techniques for all singers, including speech and movement. Performance of selected material – solos, monologues, scenes, duets, and small ensembles.

Study of fundamental performance techniques for all singers, including speech and movement. Performance of selected material - solos, monologues, scenes, duets, and small ensembles.

Rehearsal techniques and special problems in ensemble performance.

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Rehearsal techniques and special problems in ensemble performance.

Course Repeatable for Credit. Study of standard and contemporary orchestral flute repertoire with focus on solo and sectional playing (open to flute performance majors)

Course Repeatable for Credit. Study of standard and contemporary orchestral flute repertoire with focus on solo and sectional playing (open to flute performance majors)

This introductory course to instrumentation and orchestration covers the basics of writing for orchestral
instruments, while also introducing students to the creative process of orchestral thinking. Through a combination of
online self-learning modules, in-class demonstrations and workshops with performers, class discussion and score
analysis, and readings of the students’ work by diverse ensembles, the students learn the intricacies of idiomatically
writing for orchestral instruments and typical orchestral ensembles.

This introductory course to instrumentation and orchestration covers the basics of writing for orchestral
instruments, while also introducing students to the creative process of orchestral thinking. Through a combination of
online self-learning modules, in-class demonstrations and workshops with performers, class discussion and score
analysis, and readings of the students’ work by diverse ensembles, the students learn the intricacies of idiomatically
writing for orchestral instruments and typical orchestral ensembles.

Examination of string instruments' range, dynamics, articulation, special effects and extended techniques. Score reading from the Baroque to the present. Preparation of score and parts, including traditional and aleatroic notation.

This introductory course to instrumentation and orchestration covers the basics of writing for the most important orchestral instruments, and introduces the students to the creative process of orchestral thinking. Students learn by a combination of online self-learning modules, in-class

This introductory course to instrumentation and orchestration covers the basics of writing for the most important orchestral instruments, and introduces the students to the creative process of orchestral thinking. Students learn by a combination of online self-learning modules, in-class demonstrations, workshops with performers, class discussion and score analysis, and performances of the students’ work by diverse ensembles. The students learn the intricacies of idiomatically writing for orchestral instruments and for the most usual orchestral ensembles

Examination of wind and percussion instruments' range, dynamics, articulation, special effects and extended techniques with regard to historical style. Score reading with emphasis on transposition. Score layout and part preparation.

Studying in Washington DC, we undertake a deep study of sustainable and organic agricultural policy, by examining research, advocacy and policymaking. Relying on the expertise of locally based scholars, researchers and advocates, the course will consist of lectures, panel discussions, QandA sessions with experts, and site visits to better understand how these three key components interact. The final part of the course is civic engagement, where students meet their elected officials to advocate their positions related to federal agricultural policy.