New music class announced for Spring 2023

New Music Course Offered Spring 23!

MUS 513 Asian Musical Diaspora

Focus on the listening, understanding, and practical analysis of selected musical concepts from East (China, Korea, and Japan), to Southeast (Indonesia), South (India), and West Asia (Iran, Turkey, Arab World). A number of techniques are introduced that relate tonal, temporal, and timbral qualities to specific musical and extra-musical contexts. Development and application of practical tools and creative concepts for responsible cross-cultural musicking, as well as a critical understanding of source references.

Lecture, 2 units; activity, 1 unit; Open to all Students for Degree Credit.